Lexical Definition
מַכְבֵּנָא Makbênâʼ (mak-bay-naw') Machbenah N:N-M-P
from the same as כַּבּוֹן; knoll
Machbenah.
- § Machbenah = "bond"
- Macbena, a place in Palestine settled by him
1) son of Sheva and grandson of Caleb
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה | Machbenah | 1Chr.2.49 |
| Μαχβανά | of Machbenah | LXX.1Chr.2.49 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49
- son of: Sheva (שְׁוָא)
- brother of: Gibea (גִּבְעָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַכְבֵּנָה (van d. H מַכְבֵּנָא) proper name, of a location 1Chr 2:49 (represented as having שְׁוָא for father; possibly = foregoing), ᵐ5 Μαχβανα, ᵐ5L Μαξβανα.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:49 |
Profile
Female • Town of Sheva • Daughter or town founded by Sheva
Woman or town of at the time of Divided Monarchy
Machbenah was a descendant or town of Caleb, the son of Hezron, from the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.49).
- A woman or town of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49;
- only referred to as Machbenah מַכְבֵּנָא;
- founded or fathered by Sheva שְׁוָא;
- a sister of Gibea גִּבְעָא.
Machbenah is mentioned as a daughter or a town of Sheva in the genealogy of Caleb, the son of Hezron, who was a descendant of Judah (1Ch.2.49). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah and highlights the descendants of Hezron, including Caleb. Machbenah is listed as one of the descendants of Caleb, along with several other individuals and clans. No further information is provided about Machbenah's life, occupation, or role in the biblical narrative. The mention of Machbenah in this genealogical record serves to establish the continuity of Caleb's lineage and the growth of his clan within the tribe of Judah. As with many individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, the lack of additional details about Machbenah suggests that the primary purpose of the mention is to maintain the historical record of the family line.
All entries for Machbenah: מַכְבֵּנָא