Atlas  Masrekah (Bozrah) and surrounding area Maps Created using Biblemapper 3.0 Additional data from OpenBible.info Occurrences Genesis 36:36 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.1 Chronicles 1:47 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place. Encyclopedia MASREKAHmas'-re-ka, mas-re'-ka (masreqah; Masekka): A place mentioned in the list of ancient rulers of Edom (Genesis 36:31), "before there reigned any king over the children of Israel." Masrekah was the royal city of Samlah, son of Hadad (Genesis 36:36 1 Chronicles 1:47). The name may mean "place of choice vines," but there is nothing to show in what locality it must be sought. Strong's Hebrew H4957: Masreqaha place in Edom |
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