Peresh פֶּ֫רֶשׁ
Son of Machir, grandson of Manasseh
Who is Peresh in the Bible?
Peresh was a son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:16. He is mentioned alongside his brother Sheresh as part of the lineage of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond his place in this genealogy, no additional details about Peresh's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical record indicates that he was a member of the Manassite tribe during Israel's settlement period in Canaan, though he remains a minor figure in the biblical narrative.
Biography
Peresh was a son of Machir, according to the genealogy of Manasseh in 1Ch.7.16. Machir was the son of Manasseh, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Peresh is mentioned alongside his brother Sheresh. No other details are provided about Peresh's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the tribe of Manasseh and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
Family
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Siblings
- 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 →
- Sheresh Tribe of ManassehSon of MachirSon of Machir and MaacahView full profile →
- Hammolecheth Tribe of ManassehSister of GileadSister of Gilead; mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פֶּ֫רֶשׁ |