Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Makir’s wife Maakah gave birth to a son and named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. New Living Translation Makir’s wife, Maacah, gave birth to a son whom she named Peresh. His brother’s name was Sheresh. The sons of Peresh were Ulam and Rakem. English Standard Version And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Berean Standard Bible Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Berean Literal Bible And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh. And the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. King James Bible And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. New King James Version (Maachah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. New American Standard Bible Maacah the wife of Machir gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh; the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. NASB 1995 Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. NASB 1977 And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Legacy Standard Bible And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Amplified Bible Maacah the wife of Machir gave birth to a son; she named him Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh; his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Berean Annotated Bible Machir’s (sold) wife Maacah (oppression) gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh (dung). His brother was named Sheresh (root), and his sons were Ulam (their leader) and Rekem (variegation). Christian Standard Bible Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Holman Christian Standard Bible Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. American Standard Version And Maacah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Contemporary English Version Machir and his wife Maacah were the parents of Peresh and Sheresh. Peresh was the father of Ulam and Rekem. English Revised Version And Maacah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. GOD'S WORD® Translation Maacah, Machir's wife, had a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother's name was Sheresh, whose sons were Ulam and Rakem. Good News Translation Maacah, Machir's wife, gave birth to two sons, whom they named Peresh and Sheresh. Peresh had two sons, Ulam and Rakem, International Standard Version Machir's wife Maacah bore a son whom she named Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. NET Bible Maacah, Makir's wife, gave birth to a son, whom she named Peresh. His brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. New Heart English Bible Maacah the wife of Makir bore a son, and she named him Parash; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Webster's Bible Translation And Maachah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam, and Rakem. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMachir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. World English Bible Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Maachah wife of Machir bears a son and calls his name Peresh, and the name of his brother [is] Sheresh, and his sons [are] Ulam and Rakem. Berean Literal Bible And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh. And the name of his brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Young's Literal Translation And Maachah wife of Machir beareth a son and calleth his name Peresh, and the name of his brother is Sheresh, and his sons are Ulam and Rakem. Smith's Literal Translation And Maachah the wife of Machir will bear a son, and she will call his name Peresh; and the name of his brother, Sheresh; and his sons Ulam and Rakem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Maacha the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Phares: and the name of his brother was Sares: and his sons were Ulam and Recen. Catholic Public Domain Version And Maacah, the wife of Machir, bore a son, and she called his name Peresh. And the name of his brother was Sheresh. And his sons were Ulam and Rakem. New American Bible Maacah, Machir’s wife, bore a son whom she named Peresh. He had a brother named Sheresh, whose sons were Ulam and Rakem. New Revised Standard Version Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh; the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Maachah also the mother of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also Maaka mother of Makir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh, and the name of his brother Sheresh, and the sons of Alum: Reqem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moocha the wife of Machir bore a son, and called his name Phares; and his brother's name was Surus; his sons were Ulam, and Rocom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Manasseh…15Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. 16Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. 17The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.… Cross References Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son Numbers 26:29-34 These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, … Joshua 17:1-2 Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. 1 Chronicles 2:21-23 Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. / Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. / But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead. and she named him Peresh Genesis 29:32-35 And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. … Genesis 30:6-8 Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. / And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. / Then Rachel said, “In my great struggles, I have wrestled with my sister and won.” So she named him Naphtali. 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” His brother was named Sheresh Genesis 25:24-26 When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. Genesis 38:27-30 When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb. / And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. … Genesis 4:1-2 And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said. / Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil. and his sons were Ulam and Rekem 1 Chronicles 8:39-40 The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. / The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin. Numbers 31:8 Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. Joshua 13:21 all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land. Genesis 46:17 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Numbers 26:46 And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. Joshua 17:3 But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 1 Chronicles 5:23-26 Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. … Treasury of Scripture And Maachah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. Jump to Previous Bare Beareth Birth Bore Gilead Maacah Ma'acah Maachah Machir Rekem Ulam WifeJump to Next Bare Beareth Birth Bore Gilead Maacah Ma'acah Maachah Machir Rekem Ulam Wife1 Chronicles 7 1. The sons of Issachar;6. of Benjamin; 13. of Naphtali; 14. of Manasseh; 15. and of Ephraim. 21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath. 23. His posterity by Beriah. 28. Their habitations. 30. The sons of Asher. Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son Machir was the firstborn son of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Maacah, his wife, is mentioned here, highlighting the importance of lineage and family heritage in Israelite culture. The birth of a son was significant, as it ensured the continuation of the family line and inheritance rights. This reflects the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, where lineage through the male line was crucial. and she named him Peresh His brother was named Sheresh and his sons were Ulam and Rekem Persons / Places / Events 1. MachirHe is the son of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Machir is noted for his descendants who were warriors and settled in the region of Gilead. 2. Maacah The wife of Machir, she is mentioned here as the mother of Peresh and Sheresh. Her name is significant as it appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with royalty or nobility. 3. Peresh The son of Machir and Maacah. His name means "division" or "separation" in Hebrew, which may reflect a characteristic or event associated with him or his descendants. 4. Sheresh The brother of Peresh. His name means "root" in Hebrew, possibly indicating foundational or significant influence within his family line. 5. Ulam and Rakem Sons of Sheresh. Their names are less common, but they contribute to the genealogical record of the tribe of Manasseh. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyThe genealogies in the Bible, such as this one, remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises. They show the continuity of God's plan through generations. Significance of Names In Hebrew culture, names often reflect character or destiny. Understanding the meaning of names like Peresh and Sheresh can provide insight into the account and God's work in their lives. Family Legacy The passage highlights the importance of family and legacy. As believers, we are called to consider the spiritual legacy we leave for future generations. God's Sovereignty in History The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people to fulfill His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 7:16?2. How does 1 Chronicles 7:16 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's plan through the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7:16? 4. How does the naming of "Peresh" and "Sheresh" reflect biblical naming traditions? 5. How can understanding genealogies deepen our appreciation for God's faithfulness in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the importance of heritage from 1 Chronicles 7:16 today? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 7:16 in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 7:16 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Israelite tribes? 9. Why is the mention of Maacah in 1 Chronicles 7:16 important for biblical lineage? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7? 11. How credible is the 1 Chronicles 16 account of continuous musical and priestly service, given scant historical records? 12. In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead? 13. In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings? What Does 1 Chronicles 7:16 Mean Machir’s wife Maacah• Machir is the firstborn of Manasseh (Numbers 26:29; Joshua 17:1), the tribe later settling the rich territory of Gilead. • By naming his wife, the writer pauses to honor a woman through whom God continues the covenant line—something Scripture does sparingly and therefore purposefully (cf. Genesis 35:23; Ruth 4:13). • The detail grounds the genealogy in real history. A literal reading reminds us that God’s promises to Abraham move forward through identifiable people, places, and marriages (Genesis 12:7; 50:23). Gave birth to a son • Every birth in Chronicles signals God’s ongoing faithfulness to His word; the Chronicler is showing that exile did not cancel the covenant. • Psalm 127:3 calls children “a heritage from the LORD,” echoing how the Chronicler expects his readers to view this moment. • From Isaac (Genesis 21:1-2) to Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20), Scripture repeatedly ties God’s redemptive plan to actual births, underscoring that salvation history is lived out in families. She named him Peresh “Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh.” • Mothers often name children in the Old Testament (Genesis 29-30), signaling both affection and prophetic insight. • The act of naming testifies that God works through ordinary parental choices to steer extraordinary outcomes (Exodus 2:10; Matthew 1:21). • Including Peresh in the record affirms that no individual in God’s family tree is forgotten, even if Scripture says little else about him. His brother was named Sheresh “His brother was named Sheresh” • Chronicles regularly mentions siblings to highlight the breadth of a clan, not only its primary heir (Genesis 4:2; 1 Chronicles 7:14-15). • Recording Sheresh shows that God’s blessing is not confined to a single line; multiple branches can bear fruit for His purposes (Joshua 17:3-6). • The verse reminds readers that in God’s people, prominence is secondary to belonging; every brother counts. His sons were Ulam and Rekem “…and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.” • The grammar points back to Sheresh, marking Ulam and Rekem as the third generation after Machir. This precision reassures post-exilic readers that their own genealogies matter. • 1 Chronicles 7:17 immediately continues with “The son of Ulam: Bedan,” extending the lineage further. God preserves the family tree step by step. • These names, though unfamiliar, will later surface among mighty warriors and leaders (cf. 1 Chronicles 8:39-40), hinting that faithfulness in small details often precedes visible impact. summary 1 Chronicles 7:16 is more than a footnote; it is a snapshot of God’s covenant care expressed through one family’s marriages, births, and names. By recording Maacah, Peresh, Sheresh, Ulam, and Rekem, the Chronicler assures returning exiles—and us—that the Lord keeps meticulous track of His people, advances His promises through everyday family life, and values every generation in the unfolding story of redemption. (16) Peresh . . . Sheresh occur nowhere else.Ulam and Rakem (Rekem) were probably sons of the elder, Peresh, whose line would naturally be continued, as usual. Hebrew Machir’sמָכִיר֙ (mā·ḵîr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4353: Machir -- two Israelites wife אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Maacah מַעֲכָ֤ה (ma·‘ă·ḵāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4601: Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria gave birth to וַתֵּ֨לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son, בֵּ֔ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and she named וַתִּקְרָ֤א (wat·tiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read him Peresh. פֶּ֔רֶשׁ (pe·reš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6570: Peresh -- a Manassite His brother אָחִ֖יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) was named וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Sheresh, שָׁ֑רֶשׁ (šā·reš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8329: Sheresh -- 'root', a man of Manasseh and his sons וּבָנָ֖יו (ū·ḇā·nāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son were Ulam אוּלָ֥ם (’ū·lām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 198: Ulam -- two Israelites and Rekem. וָרָֽקֶם׃ (wā·rā·qem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7552: Rekem -- 'having many colors', a Midianite king, also two Israelites, also a city in Benjamin Links 1 Chronicles 7:16 NIV1 Chronicles 7:16 NLT 1 Chronicles 7:16 ESV 1 Chronicles 7:16 NASB 1 Chronicles 7:16 KJV 1 Chronicles 7:16 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 7:16 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 7:16 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 7:16 French Bible 1 Chronicles 7:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:16 Maacah the wife of Machir bore (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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