Madmannah מַדְמַנָּה
Descendant of Caleb, son of Hezron
Who is Madmannah in the Bible?
Madmannah was a descendant of Caleb, son of Hezron, from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of Judah and document the descendants of Hezron and his son Caleb. Beyond his listing in this genealogy, no other details about Madmannah's life, occupation, or activities are recorded in Scripture. His mention serves the primary purpose of establishing the continuity of Caleb's family line and preserving the historical record of the tribe of Judah during the Old Testament period.
Biography
Madmannah is mentioned in the genealogy of Caleb, the son of Hezron, who was a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.49). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah and highlights the descendants of Hezron, including Caleb. Madmannah is listed as one of the descendants of Caleb, along with several other individuals and clans. No further information is provided about Madmannah's life, occupation, or role in the biblical narrative. The mention of Madmannah in this genealogical record serves to establish the continuity of Caleb's lineage and the growth of his clan within the tribe of Judah. As with many individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, the lack of additional details about Madmannah suggests that the primary purpose of the mention is to maintain the historical record of the family line.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:49
"She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַדְמַנָּה |
Madmannah
Chr.2.49">1Ch 2:49)): This town lay in the Negeb of Judah and is mentioned with Hormah and Ziklag. It is represented in Jos 19:5, etc., by Beth-marcaboth. Umm Deimneh, 12 miles North of Beersheba, has been proposed on etymological grounds (PEF, III, 392, 399, Sh XXIV).
mad'-men (madhmen; kai pausin pausetai): An unidentified town in Moab against which Jeremiah prophesied (48:2). The play upon the words here suggests a possible error in transcription: gam madhmen tiddomi, "Also, Madme