Maachah
Maachah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Books of Chronicles. She is identified as the daughter of Zelophehad, a Levite from the tribe of Manasseh, and is notable for being one of the five daughters who petitioned Moses for an inheritance in the land of Canaan, as their father had no sons. Their case is recorded in Numbers 27:1–11, where Moses consults God, who rules in their favor, allowing them to inherit property among their father’s brothers. This precedent established the principle that daughters, like sons, could inherit ancestral land when no male heirs existed.
Maachah’s lineage is further detailed in 1 Chronicles 7:14–19, where she is described as the wife of
While Maachah’s individual actions are not extensively documented, her inclusion in these genealogical records underscores her