✨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.
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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
Scripture references supporting this historical context