MACHIR — (Heb. מָכִיר), son of Manasseh and grandson of Joseph. Although Machir appears to have been an only son according to Numbers 26:29–34 (cf. Gen. 50:23), other traditions ascribe more sons to Manasseh (Josh. 17:2), and name Asriel as a brother (I… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Machir — Machir/Makir meaning bartered was the name of two figures in the Bible. 1. Machir, the son of Manasseh, and father of Gilead.[1] In the Torah s account of the journey of the Israelites after the Exodus, Machir (the individual) is portrayed as… … Wikipedia
MACHIR — fil. Manasse, Gen. c. 50. v. 23. Pater Galaad. 1 Par. c. 7. v. 14. Filius item Ammihel. 2 Sam. c. 9. v. 4 … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
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Machir ben Abba Mari — (Hebrew: מכיר בן אבא מרי) was the author of a work entitled Yalkut ha Makiri (ילקוט המכירי), but about whom not even the country or the period in which he lived is definitively known. Moritz Steinschneider ( Jewish Literature, p. 143) supposes… … Wikipedia
Machir (tribal group) — Machir was an Israelite group mentioned in the Song of Deborah. An eponymous Machir is mentioned in the biblical genealogies as the son of Manasseh [Numbers 26:29] , presumably implying that the Machir tribal group was part of the tribe of… … Wikipedia
Machir (Stamm) — Machir (hebr. מכיר) bezeichnet einen im Ostjordanland siedelnden Volksstamm Israels in biblischer Zeit. Etymologie Der Name Machir kommt von dem hebräischen Verb מכר (verkaufen) und bedeutet »der Verkaufte«. Biblische Darstellung Der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Machir (Person) — Machir (hebr. מכיר) bezeichnet eine Person zur Zeit König Davids. Etymologie Der Name Machir kommt von dem hebräischen Verb מכר (verkaufen) und bedeutet »der Verkaufte«. Biblische Darstellung Machir wird in 2 Sam 9,4 5 EU und … Deutsch Wikipedia
MACHIR BEN JUDAH — (first half 11th century), younger brother of gershom b. judah , the Light of the Exile. Machir was the author of Alef Bet de Rabbi Makhir. This work was in the possession of Rashi and the tosafists, who quote from it (Rashi, Gen. 43:11; Pes.… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Machir — Sold. 1) Manasseh s oldest son (Josh. 17:1), or probably his only son (see 1 Chr. 7:14, 15; comp. Num. 26:29 33; Josh. 13:31). His descendants are referred to under the name of Machirites, being the offspring of Gilead (Num. 26:29). They… … Easton's Bible Dictionary