Peresh

MachirEnglish

A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.16.

Peresh was a son of Machir, according to the genealogy of Manasseh in1 Chronicles 7:16. Machir was the son of Manasseh, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Peresh is mentioned alongside his brother Sheresh. No other details are provided about Peresh's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the tribe of Manasseh and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.