One of the boundaries of the territory of the descendants of Joktan.
About Mesha (of Joktan)
Place in southern Arabia defining the western boundary of the territory in which the descendants of Joktan settled (Gn 10:30). Its location is unknown. Some suggest that Mesha was a seaport town situated along the eastern shores of the Red Sea in the vicinity of what is modern Yemen; others place it along the Persian Gulf’s northwestern banks near the region of Mesene.
Key References
Genesis 10:30
Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.
All Scripture References (1)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:30
Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.