Overview
Peresh was a descendant of Joseph through Manasseh and the son of Machir. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as part of the established tribal ancestry of Israel. These genealogies were important for establishing tribal inheritance and identity among God's people.
Key Scriptures
"And Machir took a wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maacah. And the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters." (1 Chronicles 7:15, KJV)
"And the sons of Machir: Ishmael, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam." (1 Chronicles 7:19, KJV)
Application
The careful recording of genealogies in Scripture reminds us that God values and remembers His people, maintaining His covenantal promises through successive generations.
Scripture References
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Full Topical Reference List
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