MoabOmriMeshaBiblical Conflict

What Does the Nebo Stele Say About Moab and Omri?

Compare the Nebo Stele and the Mesha Stele—see how Moab remembered its biblical enemies.

Timeline Focus: 850 BCE

The Surprising Reality

In the Nebo Stele, the king of Moab boasts about defeating 'the house of Omri' and reclaiming towns lost to Israel.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this record aligns closely with events in 2 Kings, offering a Moabite perspective on Israelite domination.

📚What We Know

The stele's phrases echo biblical language: names like Omri and Yahweh appear. This supports historical overlap between Moabite and Israelite royal accounts. Comparing the inscriptions side by side reveals both tension and agreement.

Explore the Full Context

Jump to 850 BC and see exactly how Moab described Israel—discover what archaeology reveals about the 'enemy's' point of view.

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Nebo Stele

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📖Biblical References

📜2 Kings 3:4–27

Scripture references supporting this historical context