1 Chronicles 7:15

And Machir tooke to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sisters name was Maachah) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. 1 Chronicles 7:15 (KJV)

And Machir took to wife

the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name

was Maachah;) and the name of the second

Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. 1 Chronicles 7:15 (KJV)

The passage records a brief genealogical note concerning Machir, a member of the tribe of Manasseh. It tells us that Machir took as his wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim. The sister’s name is given as Maachah. The verse also introduces a second individual, Zelophehad, and notes specifically that Zelophehad had daughters. The text does not explain the precise relationship of Huppim and Shuppim to Machir, leaving that connection unclear. Likewise, the passage does not elaborate on the identity or role of Zelophehad beyond the fact that he was a father of daughters.

These details, though sparse, serve to preserve the names of several members of the family line within Manasseh. The mention of Maachah as the wife of Machir links her directly to the lineage, while the reference to Zelophehad’s daughters highlights the presence of female descendants in this genealogical record. The inclusion of Huppim and Shuppim, even without further explanation, indicates that they were notable enough to be mentioned alongside Machir’s marriage.

In summary, the verse provides a concise snapshot of family connections within the tribe of Manasseh: Machir’s marriage to Maachah, the presence of Huppim and Shuppim as brothers of the wife, and the fact that Zelophehad was a father of daughters. This brief record contributes to the broader chronicling of Israel’s tribal families as presented in the books of Chronicles.