Who Were the Moabites in the Bible (And Why God Cursed Them Forever)
January 30, 2026
By Bible Origins
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Who Were the Moabites in the Bible (And Why God Cursed Them Forever)
The Moabites were not enemies from a distant land. They were relatives of Israel, descended from Lot, Abraham’s nephew. They knew the name of God, lived beside His people, and shared the same history.
Yet Scripture records a severe judgment against Moab: no Moabite could enter the assembly of the Lord, even to the tenth generation.
Why?
In this video, we explore the full biblical story of the Moabites
• Their shocking origin after the destruction of Sodom
• The rise of Moab as a nation and the worship of Chemosh
• The incident with Balaam and the weapon of seduction (Numbers 25 & 31)
• The law in Deuteronomy that declared a lasting curse
• The archaeological discovery of the Mesha Stele confirms Moab’s history
• The dark practice of child sacrifice is recorded in 2 Kings 3
• And the incredible reversal through Ruth the Moabitess, who became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ
This is a journey through Scripture, history, and archaeology that reveals both the seriousness of God’s judgment and the astonishing reach of His mercy.
Open your Bible, follow the passages, and discover why the story of Moab is also the story of redemption.
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