Sheresh שָׁ֑רֶשׁ
Son of Machir and Maacah
Who is Sheresh in the Bible?
Sheresh was a son of Machir and Maacah, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh (1 Chronicles 7:16). He appears in the family line descending from Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, with his father Machir being the firstborn son of Manasseh and father of Gilead. Though Sheresh is named only once in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogy of Manasseh preserves the tribal lineage and demonstrates the careful record-keeping of Israel's ancestral lines that established land inheritance and tribal identity in ancient Israel.
Biography
Sheresh is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.16 as a son of Machir and Maacah. He appears in the genealogical record of the tribe of Manasseh, which is one of the tribes of Israel. Machir, his father, was the firstborn son of Manasseh and is described as the father of Gilead.
Family
Parents
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 →
- Peresh Tribe of ManassehSon of MachirSon of Machir, grandson of ManassehView 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 | שָׁ֑רֶשׁ |