Woman living at the time of United Monarchy
Maacah, the mother of Kish, the father of Saul.
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Maacah was the wife of a man variously called Jeiel and elsewhere called Abiel or Ner (1Ch.8.29; 9.35). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin, specifically in the line of Saul. Her husband re-established Gibeon as an important city and religious centre.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4601
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifeʼs name was Maacah,
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wifeʼs name was Maacah.
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