Mesha
Mesha, a place mentioned as the limit of the territory settled by the descendants of Joktan.
The name Mesha means “burden; salvation”
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location only mentioned at Genesis 10:30; only referred to as Mesha (מֵשָׁא).
Location
- Identified as
- Massa
- Certainty
- Uncertain (25% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 29.611° N, 41.552° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מֵשָׁאMesha
Mentions
- Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.