And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bore him Segub.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Machir, grandson of Joseph, whose descendants occupied part of Galaad, (Haydock) of which he is styled the father, or prince. (Menochius)
The daughter of Machir was probably an heiress, and Segub dwelt with his mother's tribe. (Calmet)