Woman or town of at the time of Divided Monarchy
Machbenah was a descendant or town of Caleb, the son of Hezron, from the tribe of Judah.
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Also known as Makbenah
Machbenah is mentioned as a daughter or a town of Sheva in the genealogy of Caleb, the son of Hezron, who was a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.49). The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah and highlights the descendants of Hezron, including Caleb. Machbenah is listed as one of the descendants of Caleb, along with several other individuals and clans. No further information is provided about Machbenah's life, occupation, or role in the biblical narrative. The mention of Machbenah in this genealogical record serves to establish the continuity of Caleb's lineage and the growth of his clan within the tribe of Judah. As with many individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, the lack of additional details about Machbenah suggests that the primary purpose of the mention is to maintain the historical record of the family line.
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(bond). Sheva, the father of Machbena, is named in the genealogical list of Judah as the offspring of Manchah, the concubine of Caleb ben-Hezron. (1 Chronicles 2:49)
Machbanai, poverty; the smiting of his son
MACH'BENAH (hillock, or cloak), a name occurring in the genealogical list of Judah, 1 Chr 2:49, and probably signifying a town founded or colonized by Sheva and his family.
MACH'BENAH (hillock, or cloak), a name occurring in the genealogical list of Judah, 1 Chr 2:49, and probably signifying a town founded or colonized by Sheva and his family.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4343
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Calebʼs daughter was Acsah.
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