Maon מָעוֹן
Son of Shammai, a descendant of Caleb.
Who is Maon in the Bible?
Maon was a son of Shammai and a descendant of Caleb from the tribe of Judah, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:45. As part of Caleb's family line, Maon represents one of the many generations that traced their ancestry back to Caleb, the faithful spy who entered the Promised Land. Though Maon himself is mentioned only briefly in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance the biblical authors placed on preserving the family records of Judah's prominent tribal leaders and their descendants.
Biography
Maon was a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron, from the tribe of Judah. He was the son of Shammai and is mentioned in the genealogy of Caleb's descendants (1Ch.2.45).
Family
Parents
Offspring
- Beth-zur
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:45
"The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מָעוֹן |