Father of Shephatiah, leader of the Simeonites under David
Maacah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:16.
מַעֲכָהMaacah
- Children
- Shephatiah
About Maacah Written by AI
Maacah was the father of Shephatiah, who was appointed as the leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 27:16). Shephatiah's mention in the list of tribal leaders suggests that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the tribe of Simeon. The tribal leaders were responsible for overseeing the affairs of their respective tribes and representing their interests before the king. No further information is provided about Maacah himself in the biblical record. His mention as the father of a tribal leader indicates that he may have been a person of influence within the tribe of Simeon. The inclusion of Shephatiah in the list of tribal leaders highlights the importance of tribal organization and leadership during the reign of King David.
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 him
- 1 Chronicles 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.