Moab facts for kids
Moab was an ancient kingdom in the Middle East. It was located in what is now Jordan. This land was mostly mountains and sat along the eastern side of the Dead Sea. People called its inhabitants the Moabites.
The Ancient Kingdom of Moab
We know about Moab from old writings and things found by archaeologists. Its history is also described in the Old Testament of the Bible. According to the Book of Genesis, the Moabites were descendants of Moab. He was a grandson of a man named Lot.
The capital city of Moab was Dibon. The Moabites often fought with their neighbors to the west, the Israelites.
Important People from Moab
One famous person from Moab was a woman named Ruth. The Bible's Book of Ruth tells her story. She married an Israelite man. Ruth later became the great-grandmother of a very important king, David.
Images for kids
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Moab mountain range viewed from Jordan Valley
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Moabite sarcophagus in Jordan Archaeological Museum in Amman
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The Mesha stele describes King Mesha's wars against the Israelites
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Al-Balu' Stele on display at the Jordan Museum.
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Ruth in the fields of Boaz by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
See also
In Spanish: Moabitas para niños
