Tirhanah תִּרְחֲנָה
Son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah
Who is Tirhanah in the Bible?
Tirhanah was a son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:48. He is listed among Caleb's other sons born to Maacah, including Sheber and Shaaph. Caleb, his father, was a prominent figure in Judah's history, serving as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the promised land (Numbers 13:6). Though Tirhanah himself receives only a brief mention in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogy of Judah preserves the family line of one of Israel's most celebrated leaders.
Biography
Tirhanah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.48 as one of the sons of Caleb by his concubine Maacah. He is listed along with his brothers Sheber and Shaaph. Caleb was a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan (Num.13.6). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, including Caleb's family.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Hur Tribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- Jesher Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Ardon Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Haran Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Moza Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- Gazez Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Sheber Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Regem Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Jotham Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Geshan Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- Pelet MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Ephah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Sheva Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Achsah Tribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:48
"Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תִּרְחֲנָה |