Moresheth-Gath
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Judean city located in the Shephelah region, identified with the archaeological site of Tell esh-Sharia.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A town in the lowlands of Judah mentioned in Micah 1:14, situated near Gath and Mareshah, and identified by scholars as the birthplace of the prophet Micah.
What is the meaning of Moresheth-Gath in the Bible?
A town in the lowlands of Judah mentioned in Micah 1:14, situated near Gath and Mareshah, and identified by scholars as the birthplace of the prophet Micah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers understand the geographical context of Micah's prophecies against Judah and Israel, grounding the text in the specific political and social landscape of the late 8th century BCE.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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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.