So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
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Interpretation
When Israel sins again, God raises up a new oppressor. The Israelites did ill, and the Moabites did worse; yet because God punishes the sins of his own people in this world, Israel is weakened, and Moab strengthened against them.
Glossary
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.