Maacathites מַעֲכָתִי
Son of Hodiah, grandson of Naham's sister
Who is Maacathites in the Bible?
The Maacathites in the Bible refer to an unnamed son of Hodiah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:19, who was the grandson of Naham's sister. This individual appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, though no specific details about his life, character, or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the significance that ancient Israel placed on family lineage and the careful recording of successive generations, demonstrating that even individuals whose names and deeds were not prominently featured were considered important enough to document in the tribal records.
Biography
1Ch.4.19 mentions an unnamed man who was the son of Hodiah. Hodiah's father was married to Naham's sister, making this unnamed man the grandson of Naham's sister. No further details are provided about his life, character, or accomplishments. His inclusion in the genealogy of Judah underscores the importance of family lineage and the recording of generations in ancient Israelite society, even when individuals' names and deeds were not specifically noted.
Family
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 1 with study content2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 25:23
"When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite,..."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:19
"The sons of Hodiah’s wife, the sister of Naham, were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite."
Jeremiah 1 verse
- Jeremiah 40:8
"they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men."
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2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:34
"Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | מַעֲכָתִי |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | מַעֲכָתִי |