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Mesha

Mesha (mē'shu) [key], in the Bible. 1. King of Moab contemporary with Ahab. Ahab was his overlord, after whose death Mesha attempted a revolt against Israel. The account of this is inscribed on the Moabite stone. 2. Son of Caleb.

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