Middle East Kingdoms

Kingdom of Moab

Moab was founded by a branch of the Israelite tribes in the territory between the River Arnon and the Brook of Zered on the coast of the Dead Sea. It seems that they and their Edomite neighbours remained in Canaan while the Israelites emigrated to Egypt in circa 1650 BC, and both kingdoms fought against the return of the Israelites four hundred years later.

c.1740 BC

Moab

Son of Lot, who was nephew to Abraham. First king of Moab.

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Moab is conquered for a time by Amorites.

c.1198 BC

Balak

Defeated by the Israelites.

c.1198 BC

Moab is defeated and subjugated by the Israelites.

c.1150 BC

Moab subdues the Israelites.

c.1140 - 1120 BC

Eglon

Murdered by Ehud.

c.1120 BC

Moab is conquered by the Israelites.

c.1005 BC

Mizpeh

Aided David, King of Israel.

c.960 BC

Mesha

Aided Ahab of Israel.

c.880 - 850 BC

Moab is oppressed by the Israelites under Omri and his son, Ahab. This is the first mention of Israelite rulers outside of the Old Testament.

c.853 BC

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Pays tribute to Israel.

c.840 BC

Despite Old Testament claims to the contrary, Moab defeats Israel.