Mareshah (also known as Maresha) is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Judah through Caleb. He was the father of Hebron and belonged to an important lineage in the tribe of Judah. The city of Mareshah in Judah is linked to this name and played a role in Israel's history.
3The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah's firstborn, was evil in the LORD's sight, and the LORD put him to death.
The city of Mareshah, named after the lineage, was the place where King Asa of Judah fought against the Ethiopian army led by Zerah and won a great victory with God's help.
10Asa called out to the LORD his God: "LORD, there is no one besides you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast horde. LORD, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against you."
12Asa and the troops with him pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell until not one of them was left alive, for they were shattered before the LORD and before his army. And they carried off a very great amount of plunder.