Son of Machir and Maacah
Sheresh
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:16.
שָׁ֑רֶשׁSheresh
- Father
- Machir
- Mother
- Maacah
- Brothers and sisters
- Gilead, Daughter of Machir, Peresh, Hammolecheth
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh
About Sheresh Written by AI
Sheresh is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 7:16 as a son of Machir and Maacah. He appears in the genealogical record of the tribe of Manasseh, which is one of the tribes of Israel. Machir, his father, was the firstborn son of Manasseh and is described as the father of Gilead.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Root, a descendant of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:16).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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.