1 Chronicles 7:14
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel
What it says
Manasseh’s descendants begin with Asriel, born to his Aramean concubine, and she also bears Machir the father of Gilead. The tribe’s line opens through a complicated household.
What it is doing
It introduces Manasseh’s branch and places Machir at its center.
In context
14The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel 15Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. 16Machir’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. 17The son of Ulam: 18These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19And these were the sons of Shemida: