What does the Bible say about moabites?

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The Bible portrays the Moabites as Israel’s neighboring kin through Lot, yet often as hostile opponents who came under God’s righteous judgment, while still remaining within the reach of his sovereign purposes. Genesis 19:37 traces Moab’s origin to Lot, and Deuteronomy 2:9 records that God gave Moab its land and forbade Israel from taking it. Yet Moab opposed Israel and trusted in its power and idols, especially Chemosh, as Numbers 21:29 and 21:28-30 recount. Isaiah 15:1-4 and Jeremiah 48:46 proclaim judgment on Moab’s pride, cities, and false worship. These passages remind God’s people that he rules all nations, judges sin impartially, and keeps his promises to his covenant people.

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Nave's Topical Bible

Descendants of Lot through his son Moab Genesis 19:37
Called the people of Chemosh Numbers 21:29
The territory east of the Jordan River, bounded on the north by the Arnon River Numbers 21:13; Judges 11:18
The people of Israel commanded not to distress the Moabites Deuteronomy 2:9
Refuse passage of Jephthah’s army through their territory Judges 11:17; Judges 11:18
Balak was king of Numbers 22:4
Calls for Balaam to curse Israel Numbers 22; Numbers 23; Joshua 24:9; Micah 6:5
Are a snare to the Israelites Numbers 25:1-3; Ruth 1:4; 1 Kings 11:1; 1 Chronicles 8:8; Ezra 9:1; Ezra 9:2; Nehemiah 13:23
Land of, not given to the Israelites as a possession Deuteronomy 2:9; Deuteronomy 2:29
David takes refuge among, from Saul 1 Samuel 22:3; 1 Samuel 22:4
David conquers 2 Samuel 8:2; 2 Samuel 23:20; 1 Chronicles 11:22; 1 Chronicles 18:2-11
Israelites had war with 2 Kings 3:5-27; 2 Kings 13:20; 2 Kings 24:2; 2 Chronicles 20
Prophecies concerning judgments upon Jeremiah 48

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Descended from Lot Genesis 19:37
Called
Children of Lot Deuteronomy 2:9
People of Chemosh Numbers 21:29; Jeremiah 48:46
Are given to, as a possession Deuteronomy 2:9
Separated from the Amorites by the river Arnon Numbers 21:13
Expelled the ancient Emims Deuteronomy 2:9-11
Possessed many and great cities Numbers 21:28; Numbers 21:30; Isaiah 15:1-4; Jeremiah 48:21-24
Governed by kings Numbers 23:7; Joshua 24:9
Described as
Proud and arrogant Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29
Idolatrous 1 Kings 11:7
Superstitious Jeremiah 27:3; Jeremiah 27:9
Rich and confident Jeremiah 48:7
Prosperous and at ease Jeremiah 48:11
Mighty men of war Jeremiah 48:14
Deprived of a large part of their territories by the Amorites Numbers 21:26
Refused to let Israel pass Judges 11:17; Judges 11:18
Alarmed at the number, &c of Israel Numbers 22:3
With Midian send for Balaam to curse Israel Numbers 22:1-24:25
Israelites
Enticed to idolatry by Numbers 25:1-3
Forbidden to spoil Deuteronomy 2:9; Judges 11:15
Forbidden to make leagues with Deuteronomy 23:6
Sometimes intermarried with Ruth 1:4; 1 Kings 11:1; 1 Chronicles 8:8; Nehemiah 13:23
Excluded from the congregation of Israel forever Deuteronomy 23:3; Deuteronomy 23:4; Nehemiah 13:1; Nehemiah 13:2
Always hostile to Israel Psalms 83:6; Ezekiel 25:8
Harassed and subdued by Saul 1 Samuel 14:47
Gave an asylum to David’s family 1 Samuel 22:4
Made tributary to David 2 Samuel 8:2; 2 Samuel 8:12
Benaiah slew two champions of 2 Samuel 23:20
Paid tribute of sheep and wool to the king of Israel 2 Kings 3:4; Isaiah 16:1
Revolted from Israel after the death of Ahab 2 Kings 1:1; 2 Kings 3:5
Israel and Judah joined against 2 Kings 3:6; 2 Kings 3:7
Miraculously deceived by the colour of the water 2 Kings 3:21-24
Conquered by Israel and Judah 2 Kings 3:24-26
King of, sacrificed his son to excite animosity against Israel 2 Kings 3:27
Joined Babylon against Judah 2 Kings 24:2
Prophesies respecting
Terror on account of Israel Exodus 15:15

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