Peresh was a man of the tribe of Manasseh during the time of Egypt and the wilderness, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:16 as the son of Machir and Maacah, and brother to several siblings.
About Peresh
Son of Maachah and Makir from Manasseh’s tribe, and the grandson of Manasseh (1 Chr 7:16).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Machir, Maacah (1 Chronicles 7:15)
- Siblings 4
- Gilead, Daughter of Machir, Sheresh, Hammolecheth
- Nieces & Nephews 12
- Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem (Numbers 26:31), Shemida, Hepher, Segub (1 Chronicles 2:21), Ulam, Rakem, Ishhod, Abiezer (Son of Hammolecheth), Mahlah (1 Chronicles 7:18)
- Uncles 3
- Asriel (1 Chronicles 7:14), Shuppim, Huppim (1 Chronicles 7:12)
Key References
1 Chronicles 7:16
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.
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1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 7:16
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.