1 Chronicles 7:15
1 Chronicles 7:15 in Multiple Translations
Machir 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.
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.
And Machir took a wife of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name was Maacah; and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters.
(And Gilead took a wife, whose name was Maacah, and his sister's name was Hammoleketh;) and the name of his brother was Zelophehad, who was the father of daughters.
Makir found a wife for Huppim and a wife for Shuppim. His sister's name was Maacah. The second was called Zelophehad. She only had daughters.
And Machir tooke to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, and the name of their sister was Maachah. And the name of the second sonne was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters.
And Machir took wives for Huppim and for Shuppim, and the name of the one [is] Maachah, and the name of the second Zelophehad, and Zelophehad hath daughters.
Machir took a wife of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name was Maacah. The name of the second was Zelophehad; and Zelophehad had daughters.
And Machir took for a 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.
And Machir took wives for his sons Happhim, and Saphan: and he had a sister named Maacha: the name of the second was Salphaad, and Salphaad had daughters.
Makir had two wives. They were from the clans of Huppim and Shuppim. One of Makir’s wives was named Maacah. Another descendant of Makir was Zelophehad. Zelophehad had no sons; he had only daughters.
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1 Chronicles 7:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מָכִ֞יר
לָקַ֤ח
אִשָּׁה֙
לְ/חֻפִּ֣ים
וּ/לְ/שֻׁפִּ֔ים
וְ/שֵׁ֤ם
אֲחֹת/וֹ֙
מַעֲכָ֔ה
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖י
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
וַ/תִּהְיֶ֥נָה
לִ/צְלָפְחָ֖ד
בָּנֽוֹת
וּ/מָכִ֞יר
Mâkîyr
H4353
Machir
Conj | N-proper
לָקַ֤ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אִשָּׁה֙
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
לְ/חֻפִּ֣ים
Chuppîym
H2650
Huppim
Prep | N-proper
וּ/לְ/שֻׁפִּ֔ים
Shuppîym
H8206
Shuppim
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֤ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אֲחֹת/וֹ֙
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
מַעֲכָ֔ה
Maʻăkâh
H4601
Maacah
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
Zelophehad
N-proper
וַ/תִּהְיֶ֥נָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
לִ/צְלָפְחָ֖ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
Zelophehad
Prep | N-proper
בָּנֽוֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:15
וּ/מָכִ֞יר
Mâkîyr
H4353
"Machir"
Conj | 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.
לָקַ֤ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אִשָּׁה֙
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.
לְ/חֻפִּ֣ים
Chuppîym
H2650
"Huppim"
Prep | N-proper
Huppim was a son of Benjamin and brother of Bela and other notable Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39, where he is also called a Huphamite. Huppim was part of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of the wilderness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Huphamite at Num.26.39; Hupham at Num.26.39; Huram in1Ch.8.5; § Huppim = "protected" the head of a Benjamite family
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Huppim. See also: Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:12; 1 Chronicles 7:15.
וּ/לְ/שֻׁפִּ֔ים
Shuppîym
H8206
"Shuppim"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Shuppim was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:16 as a Levite in charge of a temple gate. His name means serpents.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.16 § Shuppim = "serpents" 1) son of Iri or Ir, grandson of Bela, and great grandson of Benjamin 2) a Merarite Levite, son of Hosah, and in charge of the West Gate of the temple in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Shuppim. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:12; 1 Chronicles 7:15; 1 Chronicles 26:16.
וְ/שֵׁ֤ם
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.
אֲחֹת/וֹ֙
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
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.
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.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
"Zelophehad"
N-proper
Zelophehad was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh who lived during the time of Moses. He had five daughters, including Mahlah and Tirzah, and his story is told in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; son of: Hepher (H2660A); father of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Zelophehad = "first-born" a Manassite, son of Hepher and grandson of Gilead; came out of Egypt with Moses and died in the wilderness leaving only five daughters as heirs; their right to the inheritance was confirmed by divine direction
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Zelophehad. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:6; 1 Chronicles 7:15.
וַ/תִּהְיֶ֥נָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ/צְלָפְחָ֖ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
"Zelophehad"
Prep | N-proper
Zelophehad was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh who lived during the time of Moses. He had five daughters, including Mahlah and Tirzah, and his story is told in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; son of: Hepher (H2660A); father of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Zelophehad = "first-born" a Manassite, son of Hepher and grandson of Gilead; came out of Egypt with Moses and died in the wilderness leaving only five daughters as heirs; their right to the inheritance was confirmed by divine direction
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Zelophehad. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:6; 1 Chronicles 7:15.
בָּנֽוֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:15
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- 1 Chronicles 7:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:15
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:15
Context — The Descendants of Manasseh
13The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum —the descendants of Bilhah.
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.Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 26:33 | Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. |
| 2 | Numbers 36:1–12 | Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, one of the clans of Joseph, approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families and addressed them, saying, “When the LORD commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance to the Israelites by lot, He also commanded him to give the inheritance of our brother Zelophehad to his daughters. But if they marry any of the men from the other tribes of Israel, their inheritance will be withdrawn from the portion of our fathers and added to the tribe into which they marry. So our allotted inheritance would be taken away. And when the Jubilee for the Israelites comes, their inheritance will be added to the tribe into which they marry and taken away from the tribe of our fathers.” So at the word of the LORD, Moses commanded the Israelites: “The tribe of the sons of Joseph speaks correctly. This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father. No inheritance in Israel may be transferred from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.” So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side. They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan. |
| 3 | Numbers 27:1–11 | Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. Why should the name of our father disappear from his clan because he had no sons? Give us property among our father’s brothers.” So Moses brought their case before the LORD, and the LORD answered him, “The daughters of Zelophehad speak correctly. You certainly must give them property as an inheritance among their father’s brothers, and transfer their father’s inheritance to them. Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. And if his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the next of kin from his clan, that he may take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites, as the LORD has commanded Moses.’” |
1 Chronicles 7:15 Summary
[This verse tells us about Machir's family, including his wife from the Huppites and Shuppites, and his sister Maacah, showing how families are important in the Bible, just like they are in our lives today (as seen in Ephesians 3:15). It also mentions Zelophehad, who had only daughters, which might seem like a small detail, but it actually leads to an important story later in the Bible about how God provides for those who might feel left out, like the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27:1-11. By reading about these families, we can see how God cares about every person and every family, and how He weaves their stories together to tell a much bigger story of love and redemption (as explained in Romans 8:28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Huppites and Shuppites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:15?
The Huppites and Shuppites were likely families or clans from which Machir took a wife, although the Bible does not provide further information about them, we can see similar instances of intermarriage in other parts of the Bible, such as in Genesis 28:9 where Esau marries into the family of Ishmael.
What is the significance of Zelophehad having only daughters?
Zelophehad having only daughters is significant because it sets the stage for a later event in the book of Numbers 27:1-11, where his daughters appeal to Moses for an inheritance, leading to a new law regarding the inheritance of property by daughters when there are no sons.
How does Machir's family fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
Machir's family is part of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 7:14, and their story contributes to the overall account of the Israelites' history and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 15:5.
What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including 1 Chronicles 7:15, demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people across generations, as seen in Psalm 100:5, and highlight the importance of family and heritage in understanding our place within God's larger story, as noted in Psalm 78:4.
Reflection Questions
- How do the specific details about Machir's family, such as his wife and sister, remind me of God's attention to detail in my own life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's faithfulness across generations, as seen in the genealogies, to my own family and community?
- What does the mention of Zelophehad's daughters teach me about the value and role of women in the biblical narrative, and how can I appreciate their contributions more?
- How does reflecting on the families and tribes of the Bible help me understand my own identity and purpose within the broader story of God's people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:15
And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah,.... He married into the tribe of Benjamin, a sister of the persons mentioned, 1 Chronicles 7:12 whose name
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:15
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
The sister; which word is here fitly understood out of the following clause, where it is expressed, and she is called Maachah, who also is called the wife of Machir, . The name of the second; of the second son or grandson of Machir; for so Zelophehad was, , &c. Or Zelophehad is here called the second, because he was the younger brother of Ashriel, who was the eldest son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir. Had daughters, i.e. only daughters, and no sons.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
1 Chronicles 7:15 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.Ver. 15. And Zelophehad had daughters,] i.e., Daughters only, whose case, brought before the Lord, occasioned those two judicial laws in Numbers 27:1-11; Numbers 36:2-12.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:15
(15) And Machir took to wife.—The Hebrew cannot mean this. Translate, now Machir took a wife of Huppim and of Shuppim (the two Benjamite clans of 1 Chronicles 7:12); and the name of the first (read ‘ahath) was Maachah, and the name of the second (read shçnîth) was. . . .” (the name is omitted). It is tempting to make Zeiophehad the other wife, who had only daughters, whereas Maachah bore a son (1 Chronicles 7:16); but Numbers, l.c., and Josh., l.c., make Zelophehad a man. We must, therefore, suppose a lacuna of some few words, which gave the name of Machir’s second wife, and the descent of Zelophehad from her. The expression “of Huppim and of Shuppim” is literally “to Huppim and to Shuppim,” that is, belonging to. So “of Tola,” (1 Chronicles 7:2). We have no means of further elucidating the import of this curious tribal record. That it relates to West Manasseh is inferred from its position here, as well from the fact that 1 Chronicles 5:23-24 treated of East Manasseh. (See also Joshua 17:1-5.) The name of Gilead, however, points to the transjordanic half of the tribe. The whole passage seems to assert an Aramean and a Benjamite element in the population of Western Manasseh.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:15
15. took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim] R.V. took a wife of H. and Sh., i.e. allied himself by marriage to these two families. whose sister’s name] Render, and his (Machir’s) sister’s name. The statement regarding Maachah is ethnographical, and means that the people of Maachah (a district at the foot of Hermon) were related by blood to Machir (the Eastern Manassites). Zelophehad had daughters] Numbers 27:1-11.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:15
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Women's Rights - the Bible's First Suffragettes by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and relying on God for peace and relief from unnecessary pain. The preacher also highlights the story of five young |
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The Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of facing hard places in life as opportunities for spiritual growth and discipline. He illustrates this through the stories of the daughter |
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Joshua Chapter 9 the Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the lessons from Joshua Chapter 9, emphasizing the significance of hard places in our spiritual journey. He highlights the faith of the daughters of Zelopheha |