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Sheresh

שֶׁרֶשׁ/SHEE-resh/

“Root”

Summary

A Manassite, the second son of Machir by Maacah, and father of Ulam and Rakem.

☩Identity

Sheresh was the second of two sons born to Machir (son of Manasseh) by his wife Maacah. He became the father of Ulam and Rakem, continuing the Machirite line that played an important role in the eastern half-tribe of Manasseh. His name, meaning 'root,' may have signified the family's hope that he would establish a strong lineage.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 7:16

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:16

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sheresh," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Sheresh," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).