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.
Maachah, who was married to Machir, had a son and named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and Sheresh had two sons named Ulam and Rakem.
This verse records the family line of Machir through his wife Maachah, listing their descendants by name.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that compiles detailed genealogies of the Israelite tribes, written likely in the 5th century BC during the post-exilic period to help the returning Jews from Babylon reconnect with their heritage and societal structure. This specific verse traces the descendants of Machir, a son of Manasseh from the tribe of Joseph, highlighting the importance of family lines for inheritance, land rights, and tribal identity in ancient Israel. Such records served as a way to preserve historical continuity and reinforce God's covenant promises to the nation.
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