Moresheth-gath

Possession of the wine-press, the birthplace of the prophet Micah (Mic 1:14), who is called the “Morasthite” (Jer 26:18). This place was probably a suburb of Gath.

Named in the Bible

1 verse

  • Micah 1:14 Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), by Matthew George Easton.