Lexicon Maok: Maok Original Word: מָעוֹךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maoch From ma'ak; oppressed; Maok, a Philistine -- Maoch. see HEBREW ma'ak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maak Definition a Philistine NASB Translation Maoch (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָעוֺךְ proper name, masculine father of Achish of Gath (on form compare LagBN 32); — 1 Samuel 27:2 (ᵐ5 Αμμαχ, A Μωαβ, ᵐ5L Αχιμααν) = מַעֲכָה 1 Kings 2:39 (ᵐ5 Αμησα, A ᵐ5L Μααχα). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to press or squeeze.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Maok, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context. Usage: The name Maok appears in the context of a king of Gath, a Philistine city, during the time of David. Context: Maok is mentioned in the context of the narrative involving David's interactions with the Philistines. In 1 Samuel 27:2, David seeks refuge with Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath. This indicates that Maok was a ruler of significance, as Gath was one of the principal cities of the Philistines. The mention of Maok provides insight into the political landscape during the time of David, highlighting the complex relationships between the Israelites and their neighboring Philistine cities. The reference to Maok underscores the historical and geopolitical dynamics of the era, illustrating the alliances and hostilities that shaped the region's history. Forms and Transliterations מָע֖וֹךְ מעוך mā‘ōwḵ mā·‘ō·wḵ maochLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 27:2 HEB: אָכִ֥ישׁ בֶּן־ מָע֖וֹךְ מֶ֥לֶךְ גַּֽת׃ NAS: the son of Maoch, king KJV: the son of Maoch, king INT: Achish the son of Maoch king of Gath 1 Occurrence |