Maaz מַ֫עַץ

Male Tribe of Judah H4619 1 book

Son of Ram, from the tribe of Judah

Who is Maaz in the Bible?

Maaz was a son of Ram from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 2:27. He appears in the family line that traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, with Ram being his father and a grandson of Judah himself. No other details about Maaz's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in this genealogy serves primarily to document the continuity of the Judahite lineage and preserve the historical record of the family line during the period of the patriarchs.

Biography

Maaz was a son of Ram, who was a descendant of Judah, as recorded in the genealogy found in 1 Chronicles 2 (1Ch.2.27). He is mentioned only in this genealogical list and no further information is provided about his life or role in the biblical narrative. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and highlights the descendants of Ram, who was a grandson of Judah. Maaz's inclusion in this list serves to establish the continuity of the tribe of Judah and its prominent figures. As with many individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, the lack of additional details about Maaz suggests that the primary purpose of his mention is to maintain the historical record of the family line.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:27

    "The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew מַ֫עַץ
Encyclopedia Article

Maaz

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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