International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Masrekah

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Masrekah


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mas´rḗ-ka, mas-rē´ka (משׂרקה, masrēḳāh; Μασέκκα, Masékka): A place mentioned in the list of ancient rulers of Edom (), “before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.” Masrekah was the royal city of Samlah, son of Hadad (; ). The name may mean “place of choice vines,” but there is nothing to show in what locality it must be sought.