Masrekah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Masrekah was an ancient Edomite city identified in biblical genealogical records as the capital of King Samlah.
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Masrekah was a royal city in Edom, mentioned as the capital of Samlah, son of Hadad. Its precise geographical location remains unidentified in the archaeological record.
What is the meaning of Masrekah in the Bible?
Masrekah was a royal city in Edom, mentioned as the capital of Samlah, son of Hadad. Its precise geographical location remains unidentified in the archaeological record.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Masrekah helps readers understand the political structure of ancient Edom and the historical context of the Edomite kings listed in Genesis 36.
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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.