Mecherathite
TextsWhat is the meaning of Mecherathite in the Bible?
The term Mecherathite in 1 Chronicles 11:36 is a textual corruption of Maachathite, referring to Hepher the Mechothite, a warrior listed in the parallel account of 2 Samuel 23:34.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this scribal error allows readers to accurately identify David's warriors by cross-referencing parallel biblical passages, thereby resolving inconsistencies caused by copyist mistakes.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Mecherathite functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mecherathite in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mecherathite clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 11:362 Samuel 23:34
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
"Mecherathite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mecherathite/