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Sheresh, a son of Machir and Maacah, mentioned in the genealogy of Manasseh.
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Sheresh is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.16 as a son of Machir and Maacah. He appears in the genealogical record of the tribe of Manasseh, which is one of the tribes of Israel. Machir, his father, was the firstborn son of Manasseh and is described as the father of Gilead.
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Root, a descendant of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:16).
(root), son of Machir the son of Manasseh by his wife Manchah. (1 Chronicles 7:16) (B.C. before 1419.)
SHE'RESH (root), a descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
SHE'RESH (root), a descendant of Manasseh. 1 Chr 7:16.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8329
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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