Maacah מַעֲכָה
Sister of Huppim and Shuppim; mother of Peresh and Sheresh
Who is Maacah in the Bible?
Maacah was the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, descendants of Benjamin, who married Machir, the son of Manasseh, and became the mother of Peresh and Sheresh (1 Chronicles 7:15-16). Her marriage to Machir represented an important intermarriage alliance between the tribes of Benjamin and Manasseh during Israel's early history. Though the biblical narrative provides limited details about Maacah herself, her inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the interconnected nature of the Israelite tribes and the significance of family lineages in establishing the tribal structures of ancient Israel.
Biography
Maacah was the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, who were descendants of Benjamin (1Ch.7.15). She married Machir, the son of Manasseh, and gave birth to two sons, Peresh and Sheresh (1Ch.7.16). Machir was known for being the father of Gilead, a region east of the Jordan River (Num.26.29; 1Ch.7.14). The marriage of Maacah to Machir represents an intermarriage between the tribes of Benjamin and Manasseh. No further details are provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical narrative. Her mention in the genealogy underscores the interconnectedness of the Israelite tribes and the significance of marriage alliances in the early history of Israel.
Family
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Offspring
- Hammolecheth Tribe of ManassehSister of GileadSister of Gilead; mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.View full profile →
- Gilead Tribe of ManassehSon of MachirSon of Machir; grandson of Manasseh; father of six sons.View full profile →
- daughter of Machir Tribe of ManassehSister of GileadMarried Hezron, bore SegubView full profile →
- Peresh Tribe of ManassehSon of MachirSon of Machir, grandson of ManassehView full profile →
- Sheresh Tribe of ManassehSon of MachirSon of Machir and MaacahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:15
"Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters."
- 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."
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 |