Maacah
Maacah was a small Syrian kingdom near Geshur and Hermon, and the name of several individuals in Israel’s history, including David’s wife and mother of Absalom.
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Maachah
Maachah was the name of a Syrian kingdom and of several people, including David’s wife, Absalom’s mother, Rehoboam’s wife, and the mother of Abijah.
Maachathi
The Maachathites were inhabitants of the small Syrian kingdom of Maacah, near Geshur and Mount Hermon.
MAADAI
Maadai was a son of Bani who returned from exile and was listed among the men who had married foreign wives.
Maadai, Or Maadai
Maadai was one of the Israelites in Ezra’s time who had married a foreign wife.
Maadiah
Maadiah was a priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name is also written Moadiah.
Maai
Maai was an Asaphite musician who took part in the musical service at the dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall.
Maaleh-acrabbim
Maaleh-acrabbim, meaning “ascent of scorpions,” was a pass on the southern or southeastern boundary of Israel.
Maalehacrabbim
Maalehacrabbim is the full form of Akrabbim, meaning “ascent of scorpions,” a border pass in southern Judah.
Maarath
Maarath was a city in the hill country of Judah, listed among the towns of Judah’s inheritance.
MAAREH-GEBA
Maareh-geb[a] was the place from which Israel’s forces emerged in an ambush against Benjamin. The text and location are uncertain, with the phrase possibly meaning west of Geba or near a meadow or cave.
MAASAI
Maasiai, called Maasai in the King James Version, was a priest and son of Abdi, listed among those associated with the postexilic community.
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