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Maoch

also called Maacah · A man, in the time of the United Monarchy · named in 2 verses

the name means oppressed Strong's Lexicon

Maoch (or Maacah) was the father of Achish, king of Gath, to whom David fled.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Compressed, the father of Achish, king of Gath (1 Sam. 27:2). Called also Maachah (1 Kings 2:39).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Children Achish

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 1 Samuel 27:2.

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Verses that name Maoch