Mishal
Mishal is a settlement mentioned in 3 verses. Its most likely location is Tell Keisan. The name means “parables; governing.”
Where is Mishal?
Approx. 32.8728, 35.1513 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tell Keisan | settlement | Medium |
| Tell Bir el Gharbi | settlement | Low |
| Tel Nahal | settlement | Low |
Mishal in the Bible dictionary
A city of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 21:30; 1 Chr. 6:74). It is probably the modern Misalli, on the shore near Carmel.
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Verses that mention Mishal
- Joshua 19:26
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihor–libnath;
- Joshua 21:30
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,
- 1 Chronicles 6:74
And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs,