Mareshah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Judean city situated in the Shephelah region, known for its extensive subterranean cave systems and strategic position on trade routes.
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Mareshah was a fortified town in the Shephelah of Judah, initially strengthened by King Rehoboam and later destroyed by Judas Maccabeus during the Maccabean revolt.
What is the meaning of Mareshah in the Bible?
Mareshah was a fortified town in the Shephelah of Judah, initially strengthened by King Rehoboam and later destroyed by Judas Maccabeus during the Maccabean revolt.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Mareshah's strategic location in the Shephelah clarifies the military challenges faced by the Kingdom of Judah and provides historical context for the conflicts described in the books of Chronicles and Maccabees.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.