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It is located in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah, an area characterized by its low hills and fertile valleys. The name "Moresheth" is thought to mean "possession" or "inheritance," which may reflect its significance in the agricultural landscape of Judah.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/micah/1.htm">Micah 1:1</a></b> · Moresheth is most notably mentioned in the opening verse of the Book of Micah: "This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem." This introduction establishes Moresheth as the origin of Micah, situating the prophet within a specific historical and geographical context.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Micah 1:14</a></b> · The town is also referenced in Micah's prophecy against the cities of Judah: "Therefore, you will give parting gifts to Moresheth-gath; the houses of Achzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel." Here, Moresheth-Gath is mentioned in a lament over the impending judgment and destruction that would come upon the land due to the people's unfaithfulness.<br><br><b>Historical and Archaeological Context:</b><br><br>Moresheth's identification with Moresheth-Gath suggests its proximity to the Philistine city of Gath, indicating a location on the western frontier of Judah. This strategic position would have made it a site of both cultural exchange and military significance, especially during periods of conflict between Judah and the Philistines.<br><br>Archaeological evidence from the region, though limited, supports the existence of a settlement during the Iron Age, which aligns with the biblical timeline of Micah's ministry. Excavations in the Shephelah have uncovered remains of fortifications, dwellings, and agricultural installations, providing insight into the daily life and economic activities of the inhabitants.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>Moresheth's primary theological significance lies in its association with the prophet Micah, whose messages of judgment and hope are central to the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. Micah's prophecies addressed issues of social justice, idolatry, and the coming messianic kingdom, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative.<br><br>The mention of Moresheth in Micah's prophecies serves as a reminder of the tangible realities faced by the people of Judah, grounding the prophet's messages in a specific historical and geographical setting. It underscores the notion that God's word and actions are not abstract but are deeply intertwined with the lives and experiences of His people.<br><br><b>Cultural and Literary Impact:</b><br><br>Moresheth's inclusion in the biblical text highlights the importance of seemingly minor locations in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. It serves as a testament to the fact that God's call and purpose can emerge from humble and obscure beginnings, as exemplified by the prophet Micah, whose messages continue to speak to issues of justice, righteousness, and divine sovereignty.<br><br>In summary, Moresheth holds a place of modest yet meaningful significance within the biblical narrative, primarily through its connection to the prophet Micah. Its mention in the scriptures invites readers to consider the broader historical and theological context of the prophetic messages delivered to the people of Judah.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4182.htm"><span class="l">4182. <b>Moresheth</b> Gath -- "possession," a place near Gath</span></a><br><b>Moresheth</b> Gath. 4181, 4182. <b>Moresheth</b> Gath. 4183 . "possession," a place<br> near Gath. Transliteration: <b>Moresheth</b> Gath Phonetic Spelling <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4182.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4183.htm"><span class="l">4183. Morashti -- inhab. of <b>Moresheth</b>-gath</span></a><br><b>...</b> inhab. of <b>Moresheth</b>-gath. Transliteration: Morashti Phonetic Spelling:<br> (mo-rash-tee') Short Definition: <b>Moresheth</b>. Word Origin from <b>Moresheth</b> Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4183.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/gerberding/the_way_of_salvation_in_the_lutheran_church/chapter_xx_jonah_and_micah.htm"><span class="l">Jonah and Micah.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> place of service. Micah. The Prophet. His name means "who is the Lord?" and<br> he was <b>Moresheth</b>. a small town of Gath. He was a younger <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter xx jonah and micah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xxiii_the_twelve_minor.htm"><span class="l">The Twelve Minor Prophets.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Micah is called the Morasthite, probably because he was a native of <b>Moresheth</b>-gath,<br> a small town of Judea, which, according to Eusebius and Jerome, lay in a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiii the twelve minor.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hengstenberg/christology_of_the_old_testament/the_prophet_micah.htm"><span class="l">The Prophet Micah.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Micah being called the Morasthite, accounts for the fact that, in this threatening<br> against the cities of Judah, in i.14, it is <b>Moresheth</b> alone which is <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the prophet micah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/letter_cviii_to_eustochium.htm"><span class="l">Letter cviii. To Eustochium.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [2869] Here I will lave my parched lips and refresh myself before visiting <b>Moresheth</b>;<br> in old days famed for the tomb of the prophet Micah, [2870] and now for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cviii to eustochium.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/moresheth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Moresheth</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Moresheth</b> (3 Occurrences). Jeremiah <b>...</b> Micah 1:14<br> Therefore you will give a parting gift to <b>Moresheth</b> Gath. The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/moresheth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/moresheth-gath.htm"><span class="l"><b>Moresheth</b>-gath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Moresheth</b>-gath. Moreshethgath, <b>Moresheth</b>-gath. Mo'resheth-gath . Easton's Bible<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>MORESHETH</b>-GATH. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/moresheth-gath.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/moreshethgath.htm"><span class="l">Moreshethgath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>MORESHETH</b>-GATH. mo'-resh-eth-gath,<br> mo-resh'-eth-gath (<b>moresheth</b> gath, "inheritance or possession <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/moreshethgath.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm"><span class="l">Micah (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> distinguish him from Micaiah, the son of Imlah (1 Kings 22:8). He was a prophet<br> of Judah, a contemporary of Isaiah (Micah 1:1), a native of <b>Moresheth</b> of Gath (1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/micah.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mo'resheth-gath.htm"><span class="l">Mo'resheth-gath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Mo'resheth-gath. <b>Moresheth</b>-gath, Mo'resheth-gath. Moriah . <b>...</b> Mo'resheth-gath<br> (1 Occurrence). Micah 1:14 Therefore you will give a parting gift to <b>Moresheth</b> Gath <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mo'resheth-gath.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceptive.htm"><span class="l">Deceptive (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Micah 1:14 For this cause give a parting offering to <b>Moresheth</b>-gath:<br> the daughter of Achzib will be a deceit to the king of Israel. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceptive.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mo'resheth.htm"><span class="l">Mo'resheth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Mo'resheth. <b>Moresheth</b>, Mo'resheth. Moreshethgath . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (See RSV). <b>Moresheth</b>, Mo'resheth. Moreshethgath . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mo'resheth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/parting-gifts.htm"><span class="l">Parting-gifts (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Parting-gifts (1 Occurrence). Micah 1:14 Therefore shalt thou give parting-gifts<br> to <b>Moresheth</b>-Gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/parting-gifts.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aczib.htm"><span class="l">Aczib (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Micah 1:14 Therefore you will give a parting gift to <b>Moresheth</b> Gath. The houses<br> of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aczib.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/achzib.htm"><span class="l">Achzib (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Micah 1:14 Therefore you will give a parting gift to <b>Moresheth</b> Gath. The houses<br> of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/achzib.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Micah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Micah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Moresheth (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18</a></span><br />Micah the Morashtite hath been prophesying in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and he saith unto all the people of Judah, saying: Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Zion is a plowed field, and Jerusalem is heaps, And the mountain of the house is for high places of a forest.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1</a></span><br />A word of Jehovah that hath been unto Micah the Morashite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah, that he hath seen concerning Samaria and Jerusalem:<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Micah 1:14</a></span><br />Therefore you will give a parting gift to <span class="boldtext">Moresheth</span> Gath. 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