Mareshah מָרֵשָׁה
Son or town of Laadah in Judah.
Who is Mareshah in the Bible?
Mareshah was a descendant of Shelah from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:21 as a son or town of Laadah. He appears in the lineage of Judah during the period of the Hebrew patriarchs and represents one of the family lines established within the tribe. While Mareshah is not extensively detailed in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance the biblical text placed on preserving the tribal and family heritage of Judah, helping establish the historical and ancestral framework of the Israelite nation.
Biography
Mareshah was a descendant or town of Mareshah, who is mentioned in the genealogy of the descendants of Shelah (1Ch.4.21).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:21
"The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מָרֵשָׁה |