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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Tirhanah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/tirhanah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/2-48.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/tirhanah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Tirhanah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/tirhana.htm" title="Tirhana">◄</a> Tirhanah <a href="/topical/t/tir'hanah.htm" title="Tir'hanah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Tirhanah is a biblical figure mentioned briefly in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. The name appears in the context of the descendants of Caleb, a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah. The reference to Tirhanah is found in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-48.htm">1 Chronicles 2:48</a>, which states: "Caleb’s concubine Maacah bore Sheber and Tirhanah" .<br><br><b>Genealogical Context</b><br><br>Tirhanah is listed among the descendants of Caleb, who is renowned for his faithfulness and courage as one of the two spies, along with Joshua, who brought back a positive report about the Promised Land (Numbers 13-14). Caleb's lineage is significant in the tribal history of Judah, and the genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites returning from exile.<br><br><b>Family Lineage</b><br><br>The mention of Tirhanah occurs in a passage detailing the offspring of Caleb through his concubine Maacah. This brief mention suggests that Tirhanah was part of the extended family of Caleb, contributing to the broader narrative of the tribe of Judah. The genealogical records in 1 Chronicles are often sparse in detail, focusing primarily on establishing lines of descent rather than providing extensive biographical information.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Significance</b><br><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including the mention of Tirhanah, serve several purposes. They affirm the continuity of the Israelite community by tracing their ancestry back to significant patriarchal figures. This continuity was particularly important for the post-exilic community seeking to re-establish their identity and heritage in the land of Israel.<br><br>The inclusion of figures like Tirhanah, though not elaborated upon, underscores the comprehensive nature of these genealogical records. Every name contributes to the tapestry of Israel's history, reflecting the diverse and multifaceted nature of the community.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the genealogies in the Bible, including the mention of Tirhanah, highlight the faithfulness of God in preserving His people throughout generations. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's covenant promises, ultimately leading to the fulfillment of His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, who is traced back to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>The brief mention of Tirhanah, like many other names in the genealogies, serves as a reminder of the individual lives that played a role in the unfolding of God's purposes. While the details of Tirhanah's life remain unknown, his inclusion in the biblical record affirms the value and significance of every person within the covenant community.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Tirhanah</span><p>(<i>favor</i>), son of Caleb ben-Hezron by his concubine Maachah. (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-48.htm">1 Chronicles 2:48</a>) (B.C. about 1451.)<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8647.htm"><span class="l">8647. Tirchanah -- a child of Caleb</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8646, 8647. Tirchanah. 8648 . a child of Caleb. Transliteration: Tirchanah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (teer-khan-aw') Short Definition: <b>Tirhanah</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Tirhanah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8647.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tirhanah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tirhanah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Tirhanah</b> (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah,<br> Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (WEB KJV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tirhanah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tir'hanah.htm"><span class="l">Tir'hanah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Tir'hanah. <b>Tirhanah</b>, Tir'hanah. Tiria . <b>...</b> Tir'hanah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles<br> 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tir'hanah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tirhana.htm"><span class="l">Tirhana</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tirhana.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maachah.htm"><span class="l">Maachah (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> brook Kidron. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maachah, Caleb's concubine,<br> bare Sheber, and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maachah.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/ma'acah.htm"><span class="l">Ma'acah (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> at the brook Kidron. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine,<br> bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 3:2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/ma'acah.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/caleb's.htm"><span class="l">Caleb's (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine,<br> bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/caleb's.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sheber.htm"><span class="l">Sheber (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Sheber (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber<br> and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sheber.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/servant-wife.htm"><span class="l">Servant-wife (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> father of Gazez. (BBE). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's servant-wife, was<br> the mother of Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>, (BBE). 1 Chronicles 7 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/servant-wife.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/concubine.htm"><span class="l">Concubine (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine,<br> bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/concubine.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maacah.htm"><span class="l">Maacah (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Assyria. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:48 Maacah, Caleb's concubine,<br> bore Sheber and <b>Tirhanah</b>. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maacah.htm - 20k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Tirhanah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-48.htm">1 Chronicles 2:48</a></span><br />Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and <span class="boldtext">Tirhanah</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/tirhanah.htm">Tirhanah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tirhanah--son_of_caleb.htm">Tirhanah: Son of Caleb</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tiria.htm">Tiria (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tirhanah.htm">Tirhanah (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/tirhana.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Tirhana"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Tirhana" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/tir'hanah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Tir'hanah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Tir'hanah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>