Moab; Moabites
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient highland plateau situated on the eastern side of the Dead Sea, historically inhabited by the Moabite people.
What is the meaning of Moab; Moabites in the Bible?
Moab was a district east of the Dead Sea, extending from a point some distance north to its southern end. The tableland is fertile but lacks water, with inhabitants supplying themselves by means of cisterns.
SIGNIFICANCE
The Moabite Stone, discovered in 1868, provides significant archaeological evidence of the Moabites' language and kinship to the Hebrews.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Moab; Moabites (located near modern Central Jordan) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Moab; Moabites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Moab; Moabites clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Moab; Moabites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/moab-moabites/