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# Maacah #
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## Facts: ##
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Maacah (or, Maakah) was one of the sons of Abraham's brother Nahor. Other people in the Old Testament also had this name.
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* The city of Maacah or Beth Maacah was located in the far north of Israel, in the region occupied by the tribe of Naphtali.
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* It was an important city and was attacked by enemies on several occasions.
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* Maacah was the name of several women, including the mother of David's son Absalom.
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* King Asa removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen because she had promoted Asherah worship.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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