1 Chronicles 7:18
These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
What it says
Gilead’s sister Hammolecheth gives birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. A sister’s offspring are also included in the remembered family record.
What it is doing
It broadens the genealogy through a related female line.
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: