Tirhanahתִּרְחֲנָה
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
- HurTribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- JesherTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- ShobabTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- ArdonTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- MeshaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- HaranTribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- MozaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- GazezTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- SheberTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- RegemTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- JothamTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- GeshanTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- PeletMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- EphahTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShevaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- AchsahTribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:48
"Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תִּרְחֲנָה |