מֵישַׁע
me.sah
H4338
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Hebrew
Mesha
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Hebrew
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me.sah is the proper name of the king of Moab described as a sheep breeder who paid tribute to Israel.
The sole attested use presents this proper name as the king of Moab, identified in a clause about livestock delivered to the king of Israel.
Senses in use
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Personal name of Moab's king · dominant
In 2 Kings 3:4, the form is tagged as a proper noun and identifies the king of Moab in the clause that describes him as a sheep breeder. The APB renders the verse, "Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder," and continues with his delivery of lambs and rams to Israel's king.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Kings 3:4, the APB presents the name as "Mesha" in identifying the king of Moab.