Bible Dictionary
HAMMOLECHETH
Hammoleketh was the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead, mentioned in the genealogies of Manasseh.
Definition
Hammoleketh was a woman of the family of Machir. She was the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead, and her name is associated with the genealogical records of Manasseh.
Biblical Usage
Hammoleketh appears in a genealogy as the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead.
Historical Background
Her name is explained as meaning “the queen.” The Greek form is Malecheth.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha-mol'-e-keth (hamolekheth, "the queen"; Septuagint Malecheth; the King James Version Hammoleketh): The daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead (1Ch 7:18).</p>