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Hammolecheth
הַמֹּלֶכֶת
Hammolecheth (Hebrew: הַמֹּלֶכֶת) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 7:18. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Abiezer in 1 Chronicles 7.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Hammolecheth
mother of Ishhod; father of Abiezer
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 7:18 |
| Cross-references | 6 linked passages |
Origin & meaning
Hammolecheth, the sister of Gilead, was the mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
The biblical story
Hammolecheth is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.18 as the sister of Gilead, who was a descendant of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. She is described as the mother of three individuals: Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. Abiezer is notable as the clan from which Gideon, one of the judges of Israel, descended (Jdg.6.11, 24). The name Hammolecheth is unusual, as it is a feminine form of the Hebrew word "melech," meaning "king." Some scholars suggest that this name may indicate a position of authority or leadership held by Hammolecheth within her family or clan. However, no further details about her life or role are provided in the Bible.
Key verses
Hammolecheth appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
1 Chronicles 7:18
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 7:18