Mesha

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

The name Mesha means “burden; salvation”

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:9; only referred to as Mesha (מֵישָׁא); son of Shaharaim and Hodesh; a brother of Jobab, Zibia, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah, Abitub and Elpaal.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shaharaim
Mother: Hodesh
Siblings: Abitub Elpaal Jeuz Jobab Malcam Mirmah Sachia Zibia

Alternative names

מֵישָׁאMesha

Mentions

1 Chronicles 8:9
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,