Maacah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Maacah, Caleb's concubine, was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
Caleb's concubine; mother of Sheber and Tirhanah
Names
- en Maacah
- en Maakah · Also called
- en Maachah · Also called
- he מַעֲכָה · H4601L
- bg Мааха
Mentioned in (1)
SDA Books
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
Loading book references…
Family of origin
No information
Maacah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Maacah was a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1Ch 2:48). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Caleb. Maacah gave birth to two sons, Sheber and Tirhanah. No further information is provided about Maacah or her sons in the biblical record. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the complex family structures of the period and the importance of documenting lineage in ancient Israel.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Maacah@1Ch.2.48)