Overview
The Bible addresses mesha across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Moabites, Sciences, Shem and Sheep. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ahab.
Key Bible verses about mesha
Old Testament
Genesis
2 Kings
People in the Bible and mesha
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying mesha for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:30, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Ahab and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Moabites, Sciences, Shem and Sheep.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about mesha?
The Bible addresses mesha across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Moabites, Sciences, Shem and Sheep. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ahab.
How many Bible verses are about mesha?
The Bible references mesha in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention mesha?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:30: “And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with mesha?
Ahab.
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