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Maoch

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Heb. Maok', מָעוֹךְ , compressed; Sept. ‘Ἀμμάχ,Vulg. Maoch), the father of the Achish king of Gath to whom David repaired for safety (1 Samuel 27:2). B.C. ante 1054. By many he has been confounded with the MAACAH of 1 Kings 2:39. (See ACHISH).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Maoch'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/maoch.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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