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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