Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Peresh, a son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogy of 1Chronicles 7.
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Peresh was a son of Machir, according to the genealogy of Manasseh in 1Ch.7.16. Machir was the son of Manasseh, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Peresh is mentioned alongside his brother Sheresh. No other details are provided about Peresh's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the tribe of Manasseh and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
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(dung), the son of Machir by his wife Maachah. (1 Chronicles 7:16)
PE'RESH (dung), son of Machir, and descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
PE'RESH (dung), son of Machir, and descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
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Machirʼs wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
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