1 Chronicles 7:16
1 Chronicles 7:16 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
And Maacah, the wife of Gilead, gave birth to a son to whom she gave the name Peresh; and his brother was named Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.
Maacah, Makir's wife, had a son and called him Peresh. His brother was called Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.
And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a sonne, and called his name Peresh, and the name of his brother was Sheresh: and his sonnes were Vlam and Rakem.
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.
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.
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.
And 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.
Makir’s wife Maacah gave birth to two sons whom she named Peresh and Sheresh. Sheresh’s sons were Ulam and Rakem.
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1 Chronicles 7:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֵּ֨לֶד
מַעֲכָ֤ה
אֵֽשֶׁת
מָכִיר֙
בֵּ֔ן
וַ/תִּקְרָ֤א
שְׁמ/וֹ֙
פֶּ֔רֶשׁ
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
אָחִ֖י/ו
שָׁ֑רֶשׁ
וּ/בָנָ֖י/ו
אוּלָ֥ם
וָ/רָֽקֶם
וַ/תֵּ֨לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
מַעֲכָ֤ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
Maacah
N-proper
אֵֽשֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
מָכִיר֙
Mâkîyr
H4353
Machir
N-proper
בֵּ֔ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
וַ/תִּקְרָ֤א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
שְׁמ/וֹ֙
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
פֶּ֔רֶשׁ
Peresh
H6570
Peresh
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אָחִ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
שָׁ֑רֶשׁ
Sheresh
H8329
Sheresh
N-proper
וּ/בָנָ֖י/ו
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אוּלָ֥ם
ʼÛwlâm
H198
Ulam
N-proper
וָ/רָֽקֶם
Reqem
H7552
Rakem
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:16
וַ/תֵּ֨לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
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.
מַעֲכָ֤ה
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.
אֵֽשֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מָכִיר֙
Mâkîyr
H4353
"Machir"
N-proper
Machir was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4 as the son of Ammiel, and played a significant role in helping Saul and David. He was also the son of Manasseh and an Aramite woman. His name means 'sold'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.4; son of: Ammiel (H5988H) § Machir = "sold" 1) eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family 2) son of Ammiel, a powerful chief of one of the Transjordanic tribes who rendered essential services to Saul and to David
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Machir. See also: Genesis 50:23; Judges 5:14; 1 Chronicles 7:17.
בֵּ֔ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וַ/תִּקְרָ֤א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
שְׁמ/וֹ֙
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
פֶּ֔רֶשׁ
Peresh
H6570
"Peresh"
N-proper
Peresh was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the wilderness and the kingdom of Egypt. He was a descendant of the tribe of Manasseh and the son of Machir and Maacah, as listed in 1 Chronicles 7:16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.16; son of: Machir (H4353) and Maacah (H4601M); brother of: Gilead (H1568H), Sheresh (H8329) and Hammolecheth (H4447) § Peresh = "dung" son of Machir by his wife Maachah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Peresh. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:16.
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אָחִ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
שָׁ֑רֶשׁ
Sheresh
H8329
"Sheresh"
N-proper
Sheresh was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the wilderness. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:16 as a son of Machir and Maacah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.16; son of: Machir (H4353) and Maacah (H4601M); brother of: Gilead (H1568H), Peresh (H6570) and Hammolecheth (H4447); father of: Ulam (H0198) and Rakem (H7552J) § Sheresh = "root" son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Sharesh. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:16.
וּ/בָנָ֖י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אוּלָ֥ם
ʼÛwlâm
H198
"Ulam"
N-proper
Ulam was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:39. He was the son of Eleasah and brother of Jeush and Eliphelet. His name means 'their leader' or 'vestibule'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.39; son of: Eleasah (H0501H); brother of: Jeush (H3266I) and Eliphelet (H0467J) § Ulam = "their leader: vestibule" 1) a Manassite 2) a Benjamite of Saul's family
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ulam. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:16; 1 Chronicles 8:39; 1 Chronicles 8:40.
וָ/רָֽקֶם
Reqem
H7552
"Rakem"
Conj | N-proper
The name of a person and a place in the Bible, including a man from the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:16. The name Rekem means 'variegation' or 'colorful'. The KJV simply translates it as 'Rekem'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.16; son of: Sheresh (H8329); brother of: Ulam (H0198) § Rekem = "variegation" a Manassite, son of Machir by Maachah his wife
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Rekem. See also: Numbers 31:8; 1 Chronicles 2:43; 1 Chronicles 7:16.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:16
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Context — The Descendants of Manasseh
14The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead.
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. 18His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.1 Chronicles 7:16 Summary
This verse tells us about Machir's family, including his wife Maacah and their sons Peresh and Sheresh. It shows how God works through ordinary families to accomplish His purposes, just like we see in Psalm 127:3-5, where children are described as a blessing from the Lord. Maacah's role as a mother is also important, as she names her son Peresh, demonstrating the significance of mothers in shaping their children's identities. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust God's plan for our own families and lives, just as we see in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to prosper and not harm us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Machir's family history important in 1 Chronicles 7:16?
Machir's family history is significant because it highlights God's faithfulness to the tribe of Manasseh, as seen in Genesis 48:20, and demonstrates how God works through ordinary families to accomplish His purposes.
What can we learn from Maacah's role as a mother in this verse?
Maacah's role as a mother in 1 Chronicles 7:16 shows the importance of mothers in shaping their children's identities, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:5, where Timothy's faith is attributed to his mother and grandmother.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh, which is essential to understanding the restoration of Israel after the exile, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
What is the significance of the names Peresh and Sheresh in this verse?
The names Peresh and Sheresh may indicate the family's connection to the land or their role in God's plan, similar to how names held significance in biblical times, as seen in Genesis 17:5, where Abram's name is changed to Abraham.
Reflection Questions
- How does this verse encourage me to trust God's plan for my own family's history?
- What role do I play in shaping the identities of those around me, and how can I be a positive influence like Maacah?
- How does this verse remind me of God's faithfulness to His people, and what lessons can I apply to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like Machir's family, be a part of God's larger story of redemption and restoration?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:16
And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh,.... He had both these sons by her: and his sons were Ulam and Rakem, that is,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:16
And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:16
(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.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:16
The treatment of different tribes is unequal in this chapter. In the case of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1-5), Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6-12), and Asher (1 Chronicles 7:30-40), genealogies are given and the number of fighting-men of each tribe is stated. To Naphtali is devoted a single verse, giving only the names of his sons. For Manasseh and Ephraim genealogies are given and their possessions are shortly enumerated. The mention of Dan is obliterated, owing to the state of the text of 1 Chronicles 7:12.