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The '''Moabites''' were the descendents of [[Moab]], the son of Lot through his eldest daughter.  While having a kinship with the Hebrews, they were often a thorn in the side of God's chosen people.

The '''Moabites''' are a Biblical people who were the descendents of [[Moab]], the son of Lot through his eldest daughter.  While having a kinship with the Hebrews, they were often a thorn in the side of God's chosen people.

    

    

* As the people of Israel were approaching the promised land after the exodus from [[Egypt]], the king of Moab was afraid of what Israel might do to his country, although Israel had been commanded by Jehovah to not do them any harm ([[Deuteronomy]] 2:9).

* As the people of Israel were approaching the promised land after the exodus from [[Egypt]], the king of Moab was afraid of what Israel might do to his country, although Israel had been commanded by Jehovah to not do them any harm ([[Deuteronomy]] 2:9).