A man at the time of Israel's united kingdom, first mentioned in 1 Samuel 27:2, and father of Achish, also called Maacah in 1 Kings 2:39.
About Maacah (Maoch)
Maacah (also spelled Maachah in the King James Version) was a common Hebrew name in the Old Testament. Several people had this name.
The last of four children born to Nahor, Abraham’s brother, and Reumah, his concubine (Genesis 22:24).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Achish
Key References
1 Kings 2:39
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”
All Scripture References (1)
1 Kings (1)
1 Kings 2:39
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”