Tribe of Manasseh
People of the tribe of Manasseh.
45 profiles tagged Tribe of Manasseh.
Abiezer, Son of Gilead
Patriarch of the Abiezrite clan and ancestor of the judge Gideon
Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh and the ancestral founder of the Abiezrite clan, notably producing the judge Gideon during the period of the Judges.
Abiezer, Son of Hammolecheth
son of Hammolecheth listed in the genealogy of Manasseh
Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh born during the Divided Monarchy, recorded in the genealogical records of the chronicler as a son of Hammolecheth.
Ahian
Son of Shemida in the tribe of Manasseh
Ahian was a descendant of the tribe of Manasseh, listed as a son of Shemida in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Aniam
son of Shemida from the Tribe of Manasseh
Aniam was a member of the Tribe of Manasseh during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings, identified as a son of Shemida.
Asriel, Son of Gilead
Clan leader and eponymous ancestor of the Asrielites within the tribe of Manasseh
A prominent clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the subsequent settlement of the Promised Land.
Asriel, Son of Manasseh
Son of Manasseh born to his Aramean concubine
Asriel was a son of the patriarch Manasseh, born to his Aramean concubine during the era of the Egyptian sojourn.
Azriel, Clan Head of Manasseh
Clan head and mighty warrior of the half-tribe of Manasseh who was renowned as a famous man of valor
A famous warrior and influential family leader within the half-tribe of Manasseh during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Bedan
Son of Ulam listed in the genealogy of Manasseh
A descendant of Manasseh and the son of Ulam, listed within the genealogical records of the Tribe of Manasseh in the book of 1 Chronicles.
Daughter of Machir
Daughter of Machir who married Hezron of Judah at age sixty
A noblewoman of the tribe of Manasseh whose marriage to Hezron bridged two of Israel's most prominent tribal lineages.
Eliel, Chief of Manasseh
Tribal head and mighty man of valor from the half-tribe of Manasseh
A prominent family head and mighty warrior of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the Divided Monarchy.
Epher, Clan Head of Manasseh
Clan leader of Manasseh described as a mighty man of valor and a famous man
Epher was a prominent clan leader and warrior of the tribe of Manasseh during the era of the Divided Monarchy, noted for his status as a mighty man of valor.
Gamaliel, Leader of Manasseh
Tribal leader of Manasseh who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle
Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was the tribal leader (nasi) of the tribe of Manasseh during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings following the Exodus from Egypt.
Gideon
Judge who defeated the Midianites with only three hundred men
A reluctant judge and military leader of Israel who defeated the Midianites with a small band of three hundred men after seeking divine signs.
Gilead, Grandson of Manasseh
Grandson of Manasseh and progenitor of the Gileadite clans who settled in the Transjordan
A prominent tribal leader and grandson of Manasseh whose descendants formed the primary clans of the Machirite line during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings.
Hammolecheth
Matriarch of the tribe of Manasseh and mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah
Hammolecheth was a prominent woman of the tribe of Manasseh, the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead, who founded a line of descendants in the land of Gilead.
Helek
Son of Gilead and founder of the Helekite clan within the tribe of Manasseh
Helek was a son of Gilead and a clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the initial settlement of the Promised Land.
Hepher, Clan Head of Manasseh
Patriarch of the Hepherite clan and father of Zelophehad
A grandson of Manasseh and father of Zelophehad whose lineage became a central case study for Israelite inheritance laws.
Hodaviah, Warrior of Manasseh
Manassite chieftain and mighty warrior known as a famous man and head of his family
A prominent tribal leader and mighty man of valor within the half-tribe of Manasseh during the Divided Monarchy.
Hoglah
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their deceased father’s land, setting a legal precedent in Israel.
Husband of Hammolecheth
Manasseh tribal member and father of the Abiezrite line
An unnamed member of the tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian sojourn, recognized as the father of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
Ishhod
Son of Hammolecheth mentioned in the genealogies of Manasseh
Ishhod was a member of the tribe of Manasseh, identified in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as a son of Hammolecheth.
Ishi, Head of the Tribe of Manasseh
Tribal leader of Manasseh described as a mighty man of valor and a famous head of his family
A mighty man of valor and a famous leader who served as a family head within the half-tribe of Manasseh during the Divided Monarchy.
Jahdiel
Mighty man of valor and head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh
A prominent family head and mighty warrior within the half-tribe of Manasseh during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Jephthah
Judge of Israel who defeated the Ammonites and made a tragic vow involving his daughter
A Gileadite judge and warrior who led Israel against the Ammonites after being exiled by his family, known for his tragic vow and military success.
Jeremiah, Family Head of Manasseh
Mighty man of valor and famous head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh
A mighty warrior and famous family head of the Tribe of Manasseh during the Divided Monarchy.
Joash, Father of Gideon
Patriarch who defended his son Gideon against a mob seeking to kill him for destroying an altar of Baal
Joash was an Abiezrite patriarch and father of the judge Gideon, best known for his clever defense of his son against the devotees of Baal.
Jotham, Son of Gideon
Youngest son of Gideon who escaped Abimelech's massacre and delivered the Parable of the Bramble from Mount Gerizim
The youngest of Gideon's seventy sons and the sole survivor of Abimelech's massacre, known for his prophetic parable against the leaders of Shechem.
Likhi
Son of Shemida and member of the tribe of Manasseh
Likhi was a member of the tribe of Manasseh during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings, identified as a son of Shemida.
Maacah, Wife of Machir
wife of Machir and mother of the Manassite clans of Peresh and Sheresh
A woman of the tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness era, recognized as the wife of Machir and mother of Peresh and Sheresh.
Machir, Son of Manasseh
Patriarch of the Machirite clan who conquered Gilead
The firstborn son of Manasseh and grandson of Joseph, Machir was a formidable warrior whose descendants conquered and settled the region of Gilead.
Mahlah, Child of Hammolecheth
child of Hammolecheth in the genealogies of the tribe of Manasseh
A member of the tribe of Manasseh mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as the child of Hammolecheth.
Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
Mahlah was the eldest of five sisters who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, establishing a legal precedent in Israelite law.
Manasseh, Son of Joseph
Firstborn son of Joseph whose grandfather Jacob crossed his hands to give the younger brother the primary blessing
The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, Manasseh became the progenitor of one of the largest and most strategically positioned tribes of Israel.
Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for an inheritance within the tribe of Manasseh, establishing a legal precedent for women's land rights.
Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad whose landmark petition to Moses secured inheritance rights for women within the Tribe of Manasseh.
Pedahzur
Father of Gamaliel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh
Pedahzur was a prominent member of the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the father of Gamaliel, the tribal leader of the Manassites.
Peresh
Son of Machir and Maacah who appears in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh
Peresh was a descendant of Manasseh, the son of Machir and Maacah, noted in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh.
Rakem
Manassite descendant of Machir and son of Sheresh
Rakem was a member of the Tribe of Manasseh, identified as the son of Sheresh and the brother of Ulam during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Shechem, Son of Gilead
Clan leader and descendant of Manasseh who founded the Shechemite clan during the Wilderness era
A descendant of Manasseh and the eponymous founder of the Shechemite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness era.
Shechem, Son of Shemida
Son of Shemida within the tribe of Manasseh
Shechem was a descendant of the tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness era, recorded as a son of Shemida.
Shemida
Patriarch of the Shemidaite clan within the Tribe of Manasseh
Shemida was a tribal leader within the Tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus, serving as the eponymous ancestor of the Shemidaite clan.
Sheresh
Son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh recorded in the tribal genealogies
Sheresh was a descendant of Manasseh through Machir, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as a father of Ulam and Rakem.
Tirzah
Daughter of Zelophehad who secured legal inheritance rights for women
Tirzah was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned for the right of women to inherit land in the absence of male heirs.
Ulam, descendant of Manasseh
descendant of Manasseh through the line of Gilead and father of Bedan
Ulam was a descendant of the patriarch Manasseh through the lineage of Gilead, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
Zelophehad
Member of the tribe of Manasseh whose death without sons led to the establishment of inheritance rights for daughters
A descendant of Manasseh who died in the wilderness, leaving no sons and prompting a landmark divine ruling on inheritance laws for women.