Aramitess
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Aramitess in the Bible?
Aramiteess is a textual variant found in 1 Chronicles 7:14 that identifies the mother of Machir as an Aramean woman, indicating her marriage into the tribe of Manasseh and establishing the Aramean ancestry of the Gileadite clan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant clarifies the ethnic composition of the Gileadite tribes, illustrating how intermarriage with neighboring Aramean populations contributed to the demographic landscape of ancient Israel as recorded in the genealogical records.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Aramitess reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aramitess in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aramitess clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 7:14
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aramitess." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aramitess/