Maacah מַעֲכָה
Caleb's concubine; mother of Sheber and Tirhanah
Who is Maacah in the Bible?
Maacah was a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron, and is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:48. She gave birth to two sons named Sheber and Tirhanah, whose names are preserved in Israel's ancestral records. Though little is known about Maacah herself beyond this genealogical notation, her inclusion in the official lineage of Judah reflects the biblical practice of documenting all family members and descendants, emphasizing the importance of complete genealogical records in ancient Israel's tribal structure.
Biography
Maacah was a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1Ch.2.48). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Caleb. Maacah gave birth to two sons, Sheber and Tirhanah. No further information is provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical record. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the complex family structures of the period and the importance of documenting lineage in ancient Israel.
Family
Offspring
- Sheber Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Tirhanah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Sheva Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:48
"Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲכָה | Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman |