![]() Masrekah (Bozrah) and surrounding area 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. You are free to use up to 50 maps (small or large) for your website or presentation. Please credit Biblos.com. You may not redistribute or resell these materials. For additional permissions, contact us via the Biblos homepage. | MASREKAH mas'-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. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia |