Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(freed). (1) A Joktanite border (Gen. 10:30). (2) A king of Moab (2 Kings 3:4). (3) Son of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:42). (4) A Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:9).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. One of the limits of the Joktanites, Genesis 10:30: probably in the S.E. Perhaps Musa on the Red Sea.
2. King of Moab, described as a sheep-master: a pastoral prince rich in flocks and herds. He was tributary to Ahab, but rebelled and suffered an entire defeat from Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom. With 700 men he endeavored to break through the allied forces but failed. In desperation he offered his eldest son as a sacrifice on the wall (2 Kings 3:4-27).
3. Eldest son of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel (1 Chron. 2:42).
4. Son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:9).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 3467; safety; Mesha, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
: bringing deliverance : waters of devastation: making to forget: equaliing: existing (1 Chron. 8:9; Gen. 10:30)