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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV (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.
- NASB 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.
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Quick answer
Maacah, Machir's wife, bears Peresh and Sheresh, whose descendants continue the line.
Overview
The genealogy follows Manasseh's family through several generations in Gilead. These domestic details preserve the structure of the clans that held the eastern territory. The Chronicler's patient recording reflects his conviction that God works His purposes through ordinary families across the generations.
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