852 B
852 B
Maakah, Maakah's
Facts:
Maakah (or Maacah) was one of the sons of Abraham's brother Nahor. Other people in the Old Testament also had this name.
- The city of Maakah or Beth Maakah was located in the far north of Israel, in the region occupied by the tribe of Naphtali.
- It was an important city and was attacked by enemies on several occasions.
- Maakah was the name of several women, including the mother of David's son Absalom.
- King Asa removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen because she had promoted Asherah worship.
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: Asa, Asherah, Nahor, Naphtali, twelve tribes of Israel)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H4601