Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Maacah, Caleb's concubine, was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
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Maacah was a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1Ch.2.48). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Caleb. Maacah gave birth to two sons, Sheber and Tirhanah. No further information is provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical record. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the complex family structures of the period and the importance of documenting lineage in ancient Israel.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4601
Calebʼs concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
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