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Maacah

Facts:

Maacah (or, Maakah) was one of the sons of Abraham's brother Nahor. Other people in the Old Testament also had this name.

  • The city of Maacah or Beth Maacah was located in the far north of Israel, in the region occupied by the tribe of Naphtali.
  • It was an important city and was attacked by enemies on several occasions.
  • Maacah was the name of several women, including the mother of David's son Absalom.
  • King Asa removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen because she had promoted Asherah worship.

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(See also: asa, asherim, nahor, naphtali, 12tribesofisrael)

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