Sister of Huppim and Shuppim; mother of Peresh and Sheresh
Maacah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:15.
מַעֲכָהMaacah
- Father
- Ir
- Married to
- Machir
- Children
- Hammolecheth, Gilead, Daughter of Machir, Peresh, Sheresh
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh(?)
About Maacah Written by AI
Maacah was the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, who were descendants of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:15). She married Machir, the son of Manasseh, and gave birth to two sons, Peresh and Sheresh (1 Chronicles 7:16). Machir was known for being the father of Gilead, a region east of the Jordan River (Numbers 26:29; 1 Chronicles 7:14). The marriage of Maacah to Machir represents an intermarriage between the tribes of Benjamin and Manasseh. No further details are provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical narrative. Her mention in the genealogy underscores the interconnectedness of the Israelite tribes and the significance of marriage alliances in the early history of 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 7:15
Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.
- 1 Chronicles 7:16
Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.