Caleb's concubine; mother of Sheber and Tirhanah
Maacah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:48.
מַעֲכָהMaacah
- Married to
- Caleb
- People
- Tribe of Judah(?)
About Maacah Written by AI
Maacah was a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:48). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Caleb. Maacah gave birth to two sons, Sheber and Tirhanah. No further information is provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical record. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the complex family structures of the period and the importance of documenting lineage in ancient Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 1 Chronicles 2:48
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.