Machir
PersonA man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.50.23) referred to as Machir (מָכִיר), or Machirite (מָכִירִי); son of Manasseh and Aramitess; a brother of Asriel; husband of Maacah; father or founder of Gilead, daughter of Machir, Peresh, Sheresh and Hammolecheth; founder of Gilead.
Their thread through Scripture
- Genesis 50:23
Joseph saw Ephraim’s children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph’s knees.