Who is…
Milcah
Meaning: Counsel
This was the name of 2 biblical women.
Milcah, wife of Nahor
Nahor is Abraham's eldest brother.
Milcah is the grandmother of beautiful Rebekah who married Isaac the long-awaited promised son of Abraham (Genesis 11:29, 22:20).
Milcah, daughter of Zelophehad
She is notable for having helped win the right for daughters to inherit their father’s land.
She is a daughter of Zelophehad, son of Hepher (Numbers 26:33, 27:1). Zelophehad had all daughters and no sons.
Their father died during the 40 years of wandering with no male heir.
Milcah’s sisters are Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, and Tirzah.
Article Version: March 25, 2026