People of the Bible

Maachah, daughter of Ir

The name Maachah means “pressed down; worn; fastened.” Maachah is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 7:15.

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Key verses about Maachah

  • 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.

  • 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; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.

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