Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of prophetic witness and judgment in 2 Kings.
Glossary
- Ahab Person
- Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.