King Mesha (Moabite: 𐤌𐤔𐤏, vocalized as: Mōšáʿ; [1] Hebrew: מֵישַׁע Mēšaʿ) was a king of Moab in the 9th century BC, known most famously for having the Mesha Stele inscribed and erected at Dibon, Jordan.

The Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone, is a stele dated around 840 BCE containing a significant Canaanite inscription in the name of King Mesha of Moab (a kingdom located in modern Jordan).

Here we gather that Mesha was contemporary with Ahab, Ahaziah and Jehoram. He was tributary to Israel, his annual contribution consisting of 100,000 lambs and 100,000 rams. after the death of Ahab he asserted his independence.

Mesha was a king of Moab, a nation located east of the Dead Sea, during the 9th century BC. He is most notably mentioned in the Bible in 2 Kings 3. Mesha is recognized for his rebellion against the Kingdom of Israel following the death of King Ahab.

Nov 18, 2022 · The Mesha Stele details the victories of King Mesha of Moab over the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. It was found at Dibon, the capital of Moab, and dated to the ninth century BCE.

Feb 11, 2019 · The Moabite Stone, otherwise known as the Mesha Stele, contains an ancient inscription by Mesha, King of Moab during the late 9th century BCE, elements of which match events in the Hebrew Bible. The inscription describes two aspects of how Mesha lead Moab into victory against ancient Israel.

Mesha, the king of Moab, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, primarily known for his rebellion against Israel and his subsequent military actions. His account is recounted in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.

The Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone, is a black basalt monument bearing an inscription by the ninth century B.C.E. Moabite King Mesha. Discovered in 1868 at Dhiban, Jordan (biblical "Dibon," the capital of Moab), the inscription of 34 lines is the most extensive document ever recovered referring contemporaneously to ancient Israel.

The Mesha stele and the House of David In 1868, a stone was uncovered in the Biblical city of Dibon which recorded victories by Mesha, the king of Moab, over the Israelites. Battles between Israel and this same Mesha are also recorded in the Bible.

In the mid-9th century bce, Mesha, king of Moab, was attacked by the combined forces of Israel, Judah, and Edom for his failure to pay tribute. The siege of the ancient Moabite stronghold of Qir-hareseth and the forces’ subsequent withdrawal after …