Mesha מֵישָׁא

Male Tribe of Benjamin H4331 1 book

A descendant of Benjamin born in Moab.

Who is Mesha in the Bible?

Mesha was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:9 as one of the sons born to Shaharaim in the country of Moab. He was born after Shaharaim had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara, making him part of a secondary family line within the tribe of Benjamin. Mesha appears in the genealogical records of Benjamin, which trace the tribal lineage and family connections during Israel's early history. His inclusion in these genealogies demonstrates how the tribe of Benjamin maintained its records even when family members lived or were born outside the traditional tribal lands of Israel.

Biography

Mesha is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in the book of Chronicles (1Ch.8.9). He was one of the sons born to Shaharaim in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 8:9

    "His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew מֵישָׁא