Sheresh שָׁ֑רֶשׁ
Son of Machir and Maacah
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
"Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שָׁ֑רֶשׁ | H8329 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)