Son of Machir, grandson of Manasseh
Peresh
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:16.
פֶּ֫רֶשׁPeresh
The name means “horseman.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Machir
- Mother
- Maacah
- Brothers and sisters
- Gilead, Daughter of Machir, Sheresh, Hammolecheth
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh
About Peresh Written by AI
Peresh was a son of Machir, according to the genealogy of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 7:16. Machir was the son of Manasseh, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Peresh is mentioned alongside his brother Sheresh. No other details are provided about Peresh's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the tribe of Manasseh and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
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 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.