Maacah

Definition

Maacah (or Maakah) was one of the sons of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Other people in the Old Testament also had this name.

• The city of Maacah or Beth Maacah 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.
• Maacah 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.

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(See also: Asa, Asherah, Nahor, Naphtali, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H4601