1 Chronicles 2:48
1 Chronicles 2:48 in Multiple Translations
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.
Maacah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber and Tirhanah.
Maacah, Caleb's servant-wife, was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah,
Maacah, Caleb's concubine, was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
Calebs concubine Maachah bare Sheber and Tirhanah.
The concubine of Caleb, Maachah, bare Sheber and Tirhanah;
Maacah, Caleb’s concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.
Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber, and Tirhanah.
And Maacha the concubine of Caleb bore Saber, and Tharana.
Caleb had another slave wife whose name was Maacah. Caleb and Maacah’s sons were Sheber, Tirhanah,
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1 Chronicles 2:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פִּלֶ֤גֶשׁ
כָּלֵב֙
מַעֲכָ֔ה
יָ֥לַד
שֶׁ֖בֶר
וְ/אֶֽת
תִּרְחֲנָֽה
פִּלֶ֤גֶשׁ
pîylegesh
H6370
concubine
N-fs
כָּלֵב֙
Kâlêb
H3612
Caleb
N-proper
מַעֲכָ֔ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
Maacah
N-proper
יָ֥לַד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שֶׁ֖בֶר
Sheber
H7669
Sheber
N-proper
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תִּרְחֲנָֽה
Tirchănâh
H8647
Tirhanah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:48
פִּלֶ֤גֶשׁ
pîylegesh
H6370
"concubine"
N-fs
A concubine is a woman who lives with a man but is not his wife, as seen in the stories of Abraham and Solomon. This word can also refer to a paramour, or a person's lover. The Bible mentions concubines in the context of polygamy and relationships.
Definition: 1) concubine, paramour 1a) concubine 1b) paramour
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: concubine, paramour. See also: Genesis 22:24; 2 Samuel 5:13; Ezekiel 23:20.
כָּלֵב֙
Kâlêb
H3612
"Caleb"
N-proper
Caleb was a man from the tribe of Judah who lived during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:9 and is known for his bravery and faith. Caleb was a leader among the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; § Caleb = "dog" 1) the godly son of Jephunneh and the faithful spy who reported the Promised Land favourably and urged its capture 2) son of Hezron and grandson of Pharez and great grandson of Judah and the father of Hur and grandfather of Caleb the spy
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Caleb. See also: Numbers 13:6; Joshua 15:18; 1 Chronicles 6:41.
מַעֲכָ֔ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
"Maacah"
N-proper
Maacah is a name that refers to a place in Syria, several Israelites, and some women, meaning 'oppression'. It's also the name of a city with a king in Israel. The name appears in the Bible as 'Maachah' or 'Maacah'.
Definition: Maachah = "oppression" a city with a king that continued within Israel Also named: ma.a.kha.ti (מַעֲכָתִי "Maacathite" H4602)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Maachah, Maachathites. See also H1038 (בֵּית מַעֲכָה). See also: Genesis 22:24; 1 Chronicles 7:15; 2 Chronicles 15:16.
יָ֥לַד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
שֶׁ֖בֶר
Sheber
H7669
"Sheber"
N-proper
Sheber was an Israelite, a son of Caleb and Maacah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:48 as part of the tribe of Judah's family tree.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.48; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Maacah (H4601L); brother of: Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H) and Sheva (H7724); half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056) and Achsah (H5915H) § Sheber = "breaking" a Judaite, son of Caleb by his concubine Maachah and of the family of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Sheber. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:48.
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תִּרְחֲנָֽה
Tirchănâh
H8647
"Tirhanah"
N-proper
Tirchanah was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Caleb and Maacah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:48. He had several brothers and half-brothers, including Hur and Jesher. Tirchanah is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.48; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Maacah (H4601L); brother of: Sheber (H7669), Shaaph (H8174H) and Sheva (H7724); half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056) and Achsah (H5915H) § Tirhanah = "favour" a Judaite, son of Caleb by his concubine Maachah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tirhanah. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:48.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:48
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Context — The Sons of Israel
46Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.
47The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
48Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
49She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah. 50These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 25:5–6 | Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:46 | Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez. |
1 Chronicles 2:48 Summary
This verse tells us about Caleb's concubine Maacah and her children, Sheber and Tirhanah. It's a reminder that the Bible is interested in telling us about all sorts of people, not just the famous ones (see also 1 Corinthians 1:26-31). The fact that Maacah is mentioned by name shows that God values and remembers every person, no matter their status or position (as seen in verses like Psalm 138:8). By including these details, the Bible gives us a glimpse into the everyday lives of people in the Old Testament, and helps us understand the importance of family and relationships in God's plan (see also Ephesians 3:15).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible mention Caleb's concubines and their children?
The Bible mentions Caleb's concubines and their children to provide a complete genealogy of the tribe of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:48 and other verses in the chapter. This is important for understanding the family lines and inheritance in the Old Testament (see also Genesis 25:1-4).
Who was Maacah, and why is she mentioned in the Bible?
Maacah was one of Caleb's concubines, and she is mentioned in the Bible as the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah, according to 1 Chronicles 2:48. Her mention in the biblical record highlights the importance of women in the genealogies of the Old Testament (see also Genesis 11:29).
What can we learn from the fact that Caleb had concubines?
The fact that Caleb had concubines, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:46 and 48, shows that even godly men like Caleb were not immune to the cultural practices of their time. However, the Bible also emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and loyalty in marriage, as seen in verses like Malachi 2:14-15.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with his people, including the tribe of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 helps to establish the family lines that will eventually lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in verses like Genesis 49:10.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Bible presents the family relationships of Caleb and his concubines?
- How does the mention of Maacah and her children in this verse challenge or reinforce my understanding of the role of women in the Bible?
- What does this verse reveal about the cultural context in which the events of the Bible took place?
- How can I apply the principles of faithfulness and loyalty in my own relationships, as emphasized in the Bible?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:48
Maachah, Caleb's concubine,.... Another concubine of his: bare Sheber, and Tirhanah; or of whom Caleb begot those two; for the verb is masculine; so Kimchi.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:48
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:48
(42-55) These verses revert to the Calebite stocks. Interpreted as merely bearing upon the extraction of individuals about whom, for the most part, nothing whatever is known beyond what these brief notices reveal, the section presents great difficulties. The key to it appears to be the assumption that it is an ancient record of the relations between certain great branches of the tribe of Judah, and their various settlements; in other words, these lists are tribal and topographical, rather than genealogical.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:48
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:5-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the genealogy of Abraham and the significance of the rejected line and the line leading to Christ. The preacher highlights that the rejected |