Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Tirhanah was a son of Caleb by his concubine Maacah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
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Tirhanah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.2.48 as one of the sons of Caleb by his concubine Maacah. He is listed along with his brothers Sheber and Shaaph. Caleb was a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan (Num.13.6). The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, including Caleb's family.
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(favor), son of Caleb ben-Hezron by his concubine Maachah. (1 Chronicles 2:48) (B.C. about 1451.)
TIR'HANAH (favor), a son of Caleb, son of Hezron. 1 Chr 2:48.
TIR'HANAH (favor), a son of Caleb, son of Hezron. 1 Chr 2:48.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8647
Calebʼs concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
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