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Moza
Moza
מוֹצָא mo.tsa
Moza (Hebrew: מוֹצָא, mo.tsa) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a king. In 2024 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Appears with Ahaz in 1 Chronicles 9.
Which Moza?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Moza
descendant of King Saul
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Moza
son of Caleb
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2024 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2024 | 8 | Steady |
| All-time total | 8 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 8 in 2024 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:46 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 9:43 |
| Cross-references | 11 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Zimri co-occurrence Appears with Zimri in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Binea co-occurrence Appears with Binea in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Raphah co-occurrence Appears with Raphah in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Jehoaddah co-occurrence Appears with Jehoaddah in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Alemeth co-occurrence Appears with Alemeth in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Ahaz co-occurrence Appears with Ahaz in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Azmaveth co-occurrence Appears with Azmaveth in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Eleasah co-occurrence Appears with Eleasah in 1 Chronicles 9.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.46;
son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Ephah (H5891H);
brother of: Haran (H2771B) and Gazez (H1495);
half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H)
§ Moza = "fountain"
1) son of Caleb by Ephah his concubine
2) son of Zimri and a descendant of Saul
Moza was a son of Caleb, the renowned spy, by his concubine Ephah.
The biblical story
Moza was one of the sons of Caleb, the son of Hezron, by his concubine Ephah (1Ch.2.46). Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out Canaan (Num.13.6). Along with Joshua, he gave a good report and was permitted to enter the promised land (Num.14.30). No other details are given about Moza's life. He is not to be confused with the Benjamite Moza mentioned in the genealogies of Saul (1Ch.8.36-37, 9:42-43).
Key verses
Moza appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.
1 Chronicles 2:46
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:46