Strong's Lexicon Mareshah: Mareshah Original Word: מָרֵשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root word יָרַשׁ (yarash), meaning "to possess" or "to inherit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Mareshah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. Usage: Mareshah is a name used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a city in the lowlands of Judah. It is often associated with inheritance and possession, reflecting its etymological roots. Cultural and Historical Background: Mareshah was an ancient city located in the Shephelah region of Judah. It played a significant role during the time of the Judean monarchy and was known for its strategic location. The city was fortified by Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, as part of his efforts to strengthen the defenses of Judah (2 Chronicles 11:8). Mareshah was also a site of conflict during the reign of King Asa, who defeated the Cushite army led by Zerah at this location (2 Chronicles 14:9-12). The city later became part of the Idumean territory during the Hellenistic period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Judah, also two Isr. NASB Translation Mareshah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָרֵשָׁה and (Joshua 15:44) מָרֵאשָׁה proper name, of a location (etymology dubious) in (the Shephelah of) Judah, Micah 1:15 (where named with אַכְזִיבּ etc.), Joshua 15:44 (id.), compare 2 Chronicles 11:8; 2 Chronicles 14:8; 2 Chronicles 14:9; 2 Chronicles 20:37; so apparently (as proper name, masculine in Geneal. scheme) 1 Chronicles 2:42; 1 Chronicles 4:21. — compare 2Macc 12:35 (Μαρισα), 1 Macc 5:66 (read Μαρισα for Σαμαρια, compare Var. Apocrypha). — JosephAnt. xii. 8, 6 (Μαρισσα). ᵐ5 A Joshua 15:44 Μαρησὰ ᵐ5L βαρσηα; ᵐ5 1 Chronicles 2:42 Μαρἑἰσα ᵐ5L Μαρησα, etc. Probably = modern Mer¹sh1mile South of Beit Jibrin (Eleutheropolis), compare RobBR ii. 31 Be1Chronicles 2:42 GASmGeogr. 233 (who identify with (גַּת) מוֺרֶשֶׁת Micah 1:14 q. v. below ירשׁ above, but see LagOno.n. 139, 141, 279, 282) BuhlGeogr. 192. מִרְשַׁ֫עַת see רשׁע מֹרַשְׁתִּי see ירשׁ. מָרֵאשָׁה, מָרֵשָׁה proper name, of a location. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mareshah Or Mareshah {mar-ay-shaw'}; formed like mar'ashah; summit; Mareshah, the name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine -- Mareshah. see HEBREW mar'ashah Forms and Transliterations וּמָֽרֵאשָׁ֑ה ומראשה לְמָרֵשָֽׁה׃ למרשה׃ מִמָּ֣רֵשָׁ֔ה מָֽרֵשָׁ֑ה מָרֵשָֽׁה׃ מָרֵשָׁ֑ה מָרֵשָׁ֖ה ממרשה מרשה מרשה׃ lə·mā·rê·šāh ləmārêšāh lemareShah mā·rê·šāh mārêšāh mareShah mim·mā·rê·šāh miMareShah mimmārêšāh ū·mā·rê·šāh ūmārêšāh umareShahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:44 HEB: וּקְעִילָ֥ה וְאַכְזִ֖יב וּמָֽרֵאשָׁ֑ה עָרִ֥ים תֵּ֖שַׁע NAS: and Achzib and Mareshah; nine KJV: and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine INT: and Keilah and Achzib and Mareshah cities nine 1 Chronicles 2:42 1 Chronicles 4:21 2 Chronicles 11:8 2 Chronicles 14:9 2 Chronicles 14:10 2 Chronicles 20:37 Micah 1:15 8 Occurrences |