The territory known as Moab, is located on the east side of the Dead Sea, across from the wilderness of Judah. Hebrew is regarded as the spoken language of ancient Israel but is largely replaced by Aramaic in the Persian period. The set of Biblical books shared by Jews and Christians. A more neutral alternative to "Old Testament. Short written texts, generally inscribed on stone or clay and frequently recording an event or dedicating an object.
Relating to or associated with people living in the territory of the northern kingdom of Israel during the divided monarchy, or more broadly describing the biblical descendants of Jacob. A stone inscribed in the Moabite language, commissioned by the Moabit king Mesha to celebrate his accomplishments, including a successful revolt against the kingdom of Israel see 2 Kings 3.
Worship of Baal of Peor 1While Israel was staying at Shittim, the people began to have sexual relations with the women of Moab. View more. Even to the tenth generation, none of their descendants shall be admitted to the assembly Ehud 12The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened King Eglon of Moab against Israel, because they had done what And great wrath came upon Israel, so they withdrew fro An Oracle concerning Moab 1An oracle concerning Moab.
Because Ar is laid waste in a night, Moab is undone; because Kir is laid waste in a night, Moab is undone The Moabites shall be trodden down in their place as straw is trodden down in a dung-pit. Judgment on Moab 1Concerning Moab. Kiriathaim is put to shame, it is taken; th And David was th Descendants of Terah 27Now these are the descendants of Terah.
Only Rahab the prostitute and all who are with her in her house shall live becaus A region notable for its early ancient civilizations, geographically encompassing the modern Middle East, Egypt, and modern Turkey. Site HarperCollins Dictionary. Places Home Moab. This crossing was made below the present river bridge and it is where settlers later put in a ferry, which served as the only means across the river, until a bridge was built in Reputation In the area was known as Grand Valley and early on Moab was typical of a "wild west" town.
A prospector who visited Moab in remarked that it was known as the toughest town in Utah because the area and surrounding country has many deep canyons, rivers, mountains and wilderness areas.
It became a favorite hideout for many outlaw gangs. Among the most infamous of outlaws to hide out in the area were Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch. Economic Growth The settlement grew slowly, its economy based on farming and ranching.
During the s as mining began and the railroad was built, the valley's population grew to about 19 different Communities and villages. In construction began on the first school in Grand County.
It was a rough hewn log cabin, with a log and willow roof. In the winter a potbellied stove served as the only heat. By , Moab had 2 schools and in a high school was built. What is Moab in the Bible? The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea.
The Moabite capital was Dibon. According to the Hebrew Bible , Moab was often in conflict with its Israelite neighbours to the west. Aureo Cascos Pundit. How high is top of the world Moab? Cisco, Utah Grand County. Status: Open Length: 5. Ashiq Jeremy Pundit. How far is Moab from Las Vegas? Miren Kleinert Pundit. How far was Bethlehem from Moab? The total straight line distance between Bethlehem and Moab is KM kilometers and meters.
The miles based distance from Bethlehem to Moab is Pietro Algarvio Pundit. What does Ammon mean in Hebrew? Ben-Ammi literally means "son of my people". After the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the daughters of Lot wanted to have a child and carried out a plot to intoxicate him and had relations, resulting in Ammon and his half brother, Moab, being conceived and born. Salvina Ulle Pundit. Who was the father of Moab?
Moab was incorporated as a town in January and became a third-class city in December The uranium boom brought new motels, cafes, stores, schools, and businesses to Moab. Uranium was extracted from near Moab as early as the first decade of the twentieth century, and in the first attempt to drill a commercial oil well between Thompson and Moab was undertaken.
Oil promised to enrich the Moab economy during the s, but it was not until when three oil-producing fields were opened near Moab that something of an oil boom hit the area, a boom that lasted into the s.
As the demand for uranium began to decrease in the early s, potash became the most recent boom industry to hit Moab. As early as the Grand Valley Times began promoting the tourism possibilities of the area, and in the Moab Commercial Club was organized to advertise the scenic attractions and recreational advantages of the Moab region. During the s Moab, with its hundreds of miles of slickrock trails, gained worldwide fame as a mountain-biking center.
More recently, the population appears to again be on the rise as Moab increases in popularity and notoriety as a recreation destination. It is said that Moab realizes the idea of a laid-back, relaxed and free-spirited community. Is it because of the constant contact with a captivating landscape, the possibility of getting lost in the intricate canyons and mountains, or the opportunity of having an intimate dialogue with nature?
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