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Mesha

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Benjamin · named in 1 verse

the name means departure Strong's Lexicon

Mesha, a descendant of Benjamin, was born to Shaharaim in the country of Moab.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Middle district, Vulgate, Messa. (1.) A plain in that part of the boundaries of Arabia inhabited by the descendants of Joktan (Gen. 10:30).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Hodesh, Shaharaim
Siblings Abitub, Elpaal, Jeuz, Jobab, Malcam, Zibia, Sachia, Mirmah

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 1 Chronicles 8:9.

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Verses that name Mesha