( PRAISE YES YAH). Afterall, Jacob is classified as a deceiver. Outside South Arabia, Hubal's name appears just once, in a Nabataean inscription; [11] there Hubal is mentioned along with the gods Dushara ( . 2 Kings 3:19). Unfortunately for people who never learn from history or the Bible, Hashem never slumbers nor sleeps. In addition history itself shows that, as is also claimed by the rabbis Ruth could not possibly have been a Moabite princes, daughter of King Eglon who for 18 years reclaimed part of the Moabite territory the Amorites had taken from Moab earlier relegating Moab to south of the River Arnon. He was a man who was controlled by greed and covetousness. When Manley graduated from Brea Olinda High School in 1984, he moved out, skipped going to college and continued life as a budding numismatist. Who were the Ammonites? The Apocrypha is a book that goes further into detail of our people as well. The three kings then pursued the Moabites deep into the land of Moab until King Mesha, in an act of desperation, publicly sacrificed his oldest son on the city wall to rally his people against the encroaching armies. - Isaiah 15:1. While he is most readily associated with the Moabites, according to Judges 11:24 he seems to have been the national deity of the Ammonites as well. If you have never studied these people here are eight things to know about the Moabites. Tanks, Your email address will not be published. The provision of water in this miraculous way became a guarantee, an incentive to obedience by illustrating Gods power and the means of the defeat of the Moabites. Their ruling line ended due to their lack of faith and sin. He is described as fair..(blond), tall (enough to try on Sauls armour..who was the tallest man amongst Israel(That is not necessarily hereditary but an indication).and -being fair couldnt be confused as either being of middle-eastern colour OR African colourI humbly suggest.. You see, if one insists on an incarnation instead of JESUS being a man..chosen from amongst the Brethren ( Deut. 19 Then you shall strike every fortified city and every choice city, and fell every good tree and stop all springs of water, and mar every good piece of land with stones., People often think of godliness in terms of moral living (behavior) and religious living--keeping the Ten Commandments, or the Beatitudes, or keeping a set of dos and donts, or going through the motions of religious rituals. Where did all you people with the weird idea of transposing Middle Eastern peoples and cultures to 21st Century identity politics? Not expecting water, the Moabites assumed that the water shining in the sunlight was blood. The Moabites were a pagan nation, which means they did not worship or serve YHWH. Kir in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night!" First Corinthians 10:8 has a specific reference which ties in directly to the 2 Kings passage by way of the people of Moab. igbo and the some other tribes arent african. You people Lack of knowledge destroys HIS people. As a sheep breeder, he paid a tribute from his flocks to Israel. As we study the Old Testament pages of Scripture within the context, primary purpose, and historicity of each passage (i.e. The article has many errors in it & lies about the origin of Ammon & Moab. The Moabites fell back in disarray as far as Kir Hareseth, where they determined to make a final stand.32. Within the text, the inscriber mentions Chemosh twelve times. While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women, who invited them to the sacrifices to their gods. The first is by means of breaking through to the king of Edom. God was very familiar with the ways of the Moabites, and he warned the Israelites about engaging with them. The kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom fought with the Israelites and the Judahites over territory. King Eglon was notably obese, a sign of luxury, wealth, and gluttony in those days. 16 And he said, Thus says the LORD, Make this valley full of trenches. 17 For thus says the LORD, You shall not see wind nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, both you and your cattle and your beasts. The Church defined is the called out ones. There is no salvation or true deliverance apart from the death of Jesus Christ, but there are a lot of counterfeits. When you consider the things we know about the Moabites, it is important to remember Lot was Abrahams nephew. they stayed among their kind and have had little to no mixture with surrounding populations so they still look like israel did in biblical times. When men turn away from the Lord, they are turned over to the vile imaginations of their own depraved hearts and all the escape and defense mechanisms that the human mind can imagine. 29 NIV Study Bible Notes, Zondervan Publishing, electronic version 2.5. [3] [4] He is primarily mentioned in Moabite inscriptions and the Hebrew Bible. In the Bible, they are described as being descendants of Ben-ammi, who was the son of Lot (Abrahams nephew) and Lots younger daughter (Genesis 19:38). The First Instruction and Promise From the Lord (vss. Dig into the illuminating world of the Bible with a BAS All-Access membership. Had Elishas instructions been carried out, these later attacks may have been avoided.36. The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. So the Moabites are analogous to those enemies who stand as a threat to our walk with God and our devotion to Him. 'Have you allowed all the women to live? he asked them. The Moabites worshiped the god Chemosh, who may be depicted in the Balua' Stele (dated to the end of Late Bronze Age). This title fits a nation other than the ones you name. Within the text, the inscriber mentions Chemosh twelve times. But how was this seduction accomplished? The true Church walks in peace and grace and love. Either way, Scripture does reference the city of Zoar as a Moabite city (Jeremiah 48:34). He attends Faith Fellowship Church in East Rochester, OH where he has given multiple sermons and is discipled by pastor Chet Howes. Many claim that no description of HIM is givenyet that is not really accurate to say !! The land of Moab was sandwiched between two other nations, their brother tribe of Ammon in the north, and Edom in the south (descendants of Jacobs brother Esau). First Person: Human Sacrifice to an Ammonite God? discovery in. Mesha made it clear that he understood Chemosh's anger and the reason he allowed the Moabites to fall under the rule of Israel. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The Second Instruction and Responsibility of the Armies (vs. 19). Even though he knew Balak was God's enemy, he tried to sell his prophetic gifts to help him. White people do not want to accept that the African Americans, Jamaicans, West Indies people, Haitians, South Americans Native Americans and other indigenous people of other places are the scattered children of Israel. His presence in the Old Testament world was well known, as his cult was imported to Jerusalem by King Solomon (1 Kings 11:7). Christian Truth. 35 Charles C. Ryrie, Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, NASB, Moody Press, Chicago, 1995, p. 583. Dont you know that the Edomites, who were culturally and linguistically close to the Jews anyway, were incorporated into the Jewish People at the time of the Maccabis? God granted Lots request and spared the city of Zoar (which was set to be judged with all the other wicked cities). Did the two former peoples really have their origins through father/daughter incest, as Genesis claims? Something tells me deception is still rife. Elisha was just such a person. From Zoar, the cradle of this tribe, on the southeastern border of the Dead Sea, they gradually spread over the region on the east of Jordan. Make this valley full of trenches. Why trenches? Although the Bible offers information about these three Iron Age kingdoms, recent archaeological discoveries are bringing to light a fuller picture of them. He truly is King of kings and Lord of lords. The disorganized Moabite soldiers were met by the well-stationed allies who not only turned them back but, in turn, invaded Moab, effecting a great destruction. Here is the instruction given to them. Auberst, Inc. I know we are living in the age of the grace of God, however, if we are going to be complete, Gods grace will eventually run out for those who continue in sin. The principles, promises, and imperatives of Scripture are not given to make life miserable and take away our fun. I dont know exactly when this happened, but these descendants of Lot were considered not just enemies but foreigners, and as we noted earlier ones the Israelites should not intermarry with. This portrays the provision of the Holy Spirit whom God gives, miraculously, apart from human works or natural means to fill our lives with His power, to refresh and enable us for spiritual combat (cf. This (referring to the miraculous provision) is but a slight thing in the sight of the Lord called their attention and ours to a vital principle. John 7:37-39 with Isa. Eventually, the Moabites became enemies of Israel. In accordance with the Law, Boaz agreed to dedicate their firstborn son to carry the name of Ruths former husband, Mahlon, so his family name would not be cut off (Deuteronomy 25:5-6; Ruth 4:10). Photo: Joel S. Burnett. Burton, Judd H. "Chemosh: Ancient God of Moabites." So the Moabite army erroneously concluded that the Israelites, Judahites, and Edomites had had a falling out and had slaughtered . During the time of Judges (right before Israel was ruled by kings) a famine swept Israel, so Naomi's family settled. After Gods deliverance from the Mesopotamians by the hand of Othniel, Israel enjoyed 40 years of peace (Judges 3:9-11). Gods provision whether providing for our daily needs or against the enemies that stand opposed to His glory and our walk with Him is never a question of the sufficiency of Gods ability. Scott-land means Land-of Isaac. So Israel yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor. Of course, the Moabite king was furious saying, "I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times" (Numbers 24:10). Moab (/ m o b /) is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan.The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea.The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is attested to by numerous archaeological findings, most notably the Mesha Stele, which describes the Moabite victory over an unnamed son of . In summary, Mesha realized that Chemosh waited to restore Moab in his day, for which Mesha was grateful to Chemosh. For fear of being conquered, Balakhiredthe prophet Balaam, from the land of Midian, to implore the Lord to curse the Israelites. King David and eventually Jesus came through the family lineage carried by Ruth. 25 Thus they destroyed the cities; and each one threw a stone on every piece of good land and filled it. Their capital was Bozrah, which sat in the northern part of their territory. No doubt, of the four Moabites mentioned in this article,Ruth is the most well-known. 30 The Bible Knowledge Commentary, OT Edition, John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck, editors, Victor Books, electronic version, Logos Research Systems. The kingdom of Moab stretched "north and south of the Arnon River" with its capital at Dibon. "A prophecy against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! We are saved through Jesus (Yeshua) alone. Bible Artifacts Found Outside the Trench: The Moabite Stone. There he tells us that the life of Israel and Gods dealings with the nation are full of spiritual analogies and illustrations of spiritual truth for the church today. The Moabite women uses their physical beauty and spiritual abilities, so that they may recieve a seed or sperm from the men's DNA, for the sake of fullfilling their own will, which goes against God's will. This includes the gamut from the mental escapes routes--resentment, criticism, hiding, rationalization, etc., to the lower forms of mans sinfulness like homosexuality and idolatry in its various forms even leading to the murder of children. Who were the Edomites? Deuteronomy 28:15-68 are the curses that God put upon those people. He was truly a godly man with a timely word from God. Though the Moabites were not people of the promise God still provided for them. They were the perennial thorn in the flesh and at various times would wage war against the Israelites. Time is short. Many, of all nations, are answering His call. After receiving favorable counsel from the Lord, by the word of Elisha, the three kings overtook the army of King Mesha. Kam is an ancient Semitic deity whose existence is recorded during the Iron Age. They were enemies of Israel (Judges 3:28). The Israelites who came through the line of Isaac were the people of Gods promise. Can we please stop calling native Europeans so called whites. If there is one thing to know from the Moabites and their history is that eventually, God will bring judgment on sin. Photo: Edomite Goddess, Qitmit by Chamberi is licensed under CC-by-SA-3.0. One was Moab, who is the father of the Moabites, and the other was Ben-Ammi, who is the father of the Ammonites. Chemosh seems to have also had a taste for blood. When the Israelites came to the plains of Moab, a dread befell the Moabites because the Israelites were numerous, and the Lord had just granted them victory over the Amorites. Again, this emphasis is designed to stress how important it was for Elisha to prepare his own heart that he might accurately hear and deliver Gods Word. 26 When the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for him, he took with him 700 men who drew swords, to break through to the king of Edom; but they could not. These pregnancies produced two children. Not by accident, but by the providence and the grace of God, Elisha, a man for all seasons, just happened to be in the area. It is interesting to note that the two descendants of Lot both ended up being enemies of Gods people. Descendants of Moab the son of Lot, Genesis 19:30-38.The land of Moab lay east and southeast of the Dead Sea, and chiefly south of the river Arnon. The Israelites today are the so called blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans. If your salvation is based on your bloodline and not your faith, did you not read about the levites? Wearing a three-horned headdress, this Edomite goddess figurine was discovered at Horvat Qitmit. The statement, And there came great wrath against Israel, is difficult and is viewed differently. So both of Lots daughters became pregnant by their father. Though they were related it is important to note the Moabites were not the children of the promise. He is the writer of a special Scripture study/reflection addendum to Someplace to Be Somebody, authored by his wife, Lisa Loraine Baker (End Game Press Spring 2022). What Is Theocracy? Just as God gave Israel the land of Canaan, he also gave land to the Moabites. This 3-foot-high black basalt Moabite Stone was first brought to the attention of scholars in 1868 by Bedouin living east of the Jordan River and just north of the Arnon River. Like Jeroboam, we then think we can handle things ourselves and we go off half cocked. So they stopped all the springs of water and felled all the good trees, until in Kir-hareseth only they left its stones; however, the slingers went about it and struck it. "Elisha died and was buried. The problem or issue is never Gods power or provision. The Edomites controlled an area east of the Arabah, from the Zered to the Gulf of Aqaba. They are the only people today who fit the curses. The Israelites, and presumably their allies with them, invaded Moab, slaughtered the people, destroyed many towns, and did to the fields, springs, and trees what God had instructed (cf. Also, the Moabites lust for power and conquest threatened Israels possession of the Promised Land. The vassalage had existed since the reign of David (2 Samuel 8:2), but the Moabites revolted upon the death of Ahab. All rights reserved. Godliness is a mental attitude then, one which results in a disciplined kind of life, one which seeks God as the force, source, and course of life. Balaam advised the Moabites on how to entice the people of Israel with prostitutes and idolatry. In 2 Kings 3:27 we find that human sacrifice was part of the rites of Chemosh. Scholars believe the name Chemosh possibly means "destroyer" or "fish-god." Chemosh is very similar to the other gods of the time. The second analogy, as already intimated, is found in Elishas repeated statement, Thus says the Lord, in verses 16 and 17. As long as we are on the earth, we are called to share our witness of how Jesus came into our lives in the hope that the hearers will want Him. Subsc. Or is he a fictional character who had the Birthright yet forfeited it for the sake of a bowl of soup, thereby making Jacob/Israel the inheritor of the Birthright? 16-17). the word Jewish has ish as it suffix which I believe means ,2 be like but not the true.also TMH says once HE redeems us and we r back in the land promised 2 our ancestors, the strangers that will cling 2 us can b considered a Hebrew after the 3rd generation is born n the land n all generations b4 n after take hold of HIS covenant. JESUS was a MANchosen by GOD from amongst the people (by the way !!!!) Too late they realized their mistake. The Moabites serve as one of many examples in Scripture of how our great God moves, not just through individuals, but also through entire nations to work His will. He offers his people the forgiveness of sin and restores them to intimate relationship. Through much grief, Orpah finally conceded; however, Ruth refused to leave Naomi. What Is the Significance of Not the Letter but of the Spirit? Chemosh was the national deity of the Moabites whose name most likely meant "destroyer," "subduer," or "fish god." They were the heralds of Gods Word, His messages to men, messages which were designed to teach them about God and bring godliness into their lives. This practice, while gruesome, was certainly not unique to the Moabites, as such rites were commonplace in the various Canaanite religious cults, including those of the Baals and Moloch. We all face variegated problems, testings, and trials that require faith and Gods wisdom that we might make biblical decisions that honor God, promote godly growth, and bring deliverance according to the will of God (Jam. Thus, it would seem that Semitic regard for respective national deities operated similarly from region to region. Romans 2:29 It was by Gods hand the Moabites occupied their land (Deuteronomy 2:9). Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club. The find, known as the Moabite Stone or Mesha Stele, was a monument bearing an inscription commemorating the c. 860 B.C. If you put this in modern language, Moab was in a unique position that his father and grandfather were the same person. Does it Matter That I Didn't Keep My Goals for Lent? of Especially Deuteronomy 28:68. 44:3; Eph. Why Did Pharaoh Tell Joseph to Enjoy the 'Fat of the Land'? This stresses the completeness of Gods provision against the enemies of His people if they will simply appropriate His provision and be obedient to His Word. these israelites were taken up in the slave trade to the americas. Mankind has corrupted His intention like they have done of so many other things. Jehoshaphat, being a godly king, woke up to the fact of the real problem; they had not sought the wisdom and provision of God and suggested they seek Gods direction and help through a prophet of the Lord. period is the Mesha (or Moabite) Stone found at Dhbn in 1868, now in the Louvre Museum in Paris. For there is no respect of persons with God. With this anointing, Balaam spoke a blessing over Israel. Romans 2:11 Dr. Judd H. Burton is an historian and anthropologist. Balaam, who taught the Moabites how to cause Israel to stumble, is mentioned three times in the New Testament as a warning to us (2 Pet. Before we make that call, before we witness or talk to that person, before we begin to prepare that Sunday school lesson, or come to Bible class etc., do we take God seriously and prepare our hearts? If you do not understand who the Moabites are in relation to Gods covenant people in the Old Testament, you will fail to grasp the significant theological overtones when Scripture mentions them. 22:1-6ff; 25:1; 31:16; 2 Pet 2:15; Jude 11 and Revelation 2:14). Concerning this, Thomas Constable writes in the Bible Knowledge Commentary: The border where the Moabites were stationed early in the morning was the boundary between Moab and Edom east and south of the Dead Sea. Though this study concerns the battle against the Moabites, lets not forget that the subject and focus of this series concerns the life and ministry of Elisha as he ministered among Gods people that they might know God and His provision and purposes in life. He simply did not take the Lord for granted. theyre israel. Although no name of an Edomite deity is given in the Bible, archaeologists know from inscriptions that the Edomites principal deity was Qaus (or Qos). Depictions of Milcom have been uncovered through archaeological excavationsas have representations of Ammonite kings, such as the monumental statue uncovered at Rabbah in 2010. Dont forget about your saved gentile brothers and sisters dear one.this be spoken of by Our Father in The One Testament as Well as Thru Yeshua In The New Testament. Both daughters conceived sons by their father by getting him drunk. His daughters were worried because there were no men around for them to marry and have children with. Hubal may have been the combination of Hu, meaning "spirit" or "god", and the Moabite god Baal meaning "master" or "lord" or as a rendition of Syriac habbl/Hebrew heel "vanity". This means the Moabites and the Israelites are technically cousins. In the Bible, the Moabites are said to have descended from Moab, the son of Lot and his oldest daughter (Genesis 19:37). Salem Media Group. At one period, however, it extended north as far as the Jabbok, and for a long time the region beyond the Jordan opposite Jericho retained the name of "the plains of Moab," Numbers 22:1 De 1:5 29:1 Jos 13:32. According to the analogy, today we have a completed revelation, the inspired Word of God; this is our thus says the Lord book and the means by which we learn about God and about ourselves. He has also just released his new book The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Such blessings of grace only come through the Lord Jesus Christ (cf. . Only when we understand the unity of the corporate Church will there be peace among the brethren (not necessarily peace in the world). In other words, he stopped his practice of divination and when he did, "the Spirit of God came upon him" (Numbers 24:2). Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/chemosh-lord-of-the-moabites-117630. In Gods Word, of course. In this particular instance not only did the women seduce the men of Israel, but they were also encouraged to do this by the prophet Balaam. He was truly a godly man. Stopping up all the springs would limit the Moabites water supply, and putting large stones in the fields would retard cultivation and lessen their productivity.30. In 1868, an archaeological find at Dibon provided scholars with more clues to the nature of Chemosh. Where is Enoch in the bible since you said scriptures been change. Do you want to go deeper in your walk with the Lord but cant seem to overcome the stuff that keeps getting in the way? However, after the death of King Ahab, King Mesha rebelled and stopped paying his tribute. Water was not given until this time in keeping with the principal that the Holy Spirit could not be given until the Lord had died, risen and was ascended. What is the basic timeline of the Old Testament. Information on Chemosh is scarce, although archaeology and text can render a clearer picture of the deity. The second attempt is seen in verse 27 and sadly it did appear to be effective, but only because of the incomplete obedience of the three kings. One thing I know is white man did away with a lot from the Bible thats why slaves was forbidden to read and was killed if they did. Moab was one of two sons born to Lot's daughters after they helped him to become drunk and then had children through him, seeing him as their only option to bear children. The meaning of the name Chemosh is not understood, though some scholars believe it may have meant "destroyer" or "subduer.". it would be harder to believe israel is mostly caucasian looking than to accept that they are more like american blacks if you didnt have people creating racism and trying to hide the history. Defenseless, the Moabites . in anthropology and a Ph.D. in history from Texas Tech University. Nothing is too small or too great for Him to handle. Or king saul? As we consider the battle with the Moabites, and for the purpose of relating this to our own lives by way of application, it would be helpful to recall what Paul teaches us in 1 Corinthians 10:6-11. We try to please God without taking time to walk with Him and develop a relationship with Him. Clearly the Holy Spirit is very muddled in declaring no one of Moabite descent is _EVER_ to enter the Holy Assembly of God much less be God's Messiah according to Nehemiah 13:1-3, and yet both David and Jesus are of Moabite descent. Hampton wrote many articles for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. Now Moabite raiders used to enter the country every spring. Jeremiah 48 reveals the proud disposition of these people along with Gods disgust with them and His plan to judge them. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. Amen. Chemosh: Ancient God of Moabites. Every scholar in the world who studies at anything knows all this. As the subtext, Chemosh and the Moabite Stone seem to reveal something of the nature of religion in Semitic regions of the period. israel is waking up to the true history and realizing who we are just as scripture prophesied thousands of years ago. Balaam, a prophet from Mesopotamia, was willing to use his God-given talents for illicit purposes. In this passage we see the extreme consequences of idolatry, but the principle is the same--wrong relations with God (indifference to Him) always leads to wrong relations with people--family, friends, neighbors, etc.--and many other frightful and degrading sins. They were the ones who followed Balaams advice and enticed the Israelites to be unfaithful to the Lord in the Peor incident, so that a plague struck the Lords people. Numbers 31:15-16. As Bridges rightly says, So often, we try to develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion. cu 18 vs 15, 18 and 19 ) as GOD tells us, then, I am afraid one creates irreconcilable problems for oneself !! This longtime nemesis of Israel was eventually dealt with by God. 27 Then he took his oldest son who was to reign in his place, and offered him as a burnt offering on the wall. It begins with a man named Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons who traveled to the land of Moab because famine had consumed the land of Judah. By way of application, two things should be noted here: First, failure to follow through on the principles and imperatives of Scripture have negative consequences. Burton, Judd H. (2021, November 12). Combine a one-year tablet and print subscription to BAR with membership in the BAS Library to start your journey into the ancient past today! To propitiate his god, Chemosh (1 Kings 11:7, 33; 2 Kings 23:13), Mesha offered his firstborn son, the heir to his throne, as a human sacrifice on top of the city wall.34 See also 2 Kings 16:3; Jeremiah 7:31; Numbers 21:29; Jeremiah 48:7, 46. Both the Moabites and the Ammonites occupied the surrounding land on the eastern border of Israel, east of the Dead Sea. God, being the Creator, has done a wonderful job of putting color in our world for our pleasure. Though as and so are not used in Romans 8:31-32, the concept is nevertheless evident. Moabites. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 10:17; 2 Tim. This is impossible to do.28. 4:12; 1 Pet 2:2). The Moabites were a tribe descended from Moab, the son of Lot, born of an incestuous relationship with his oldest daughter ( Genesis 19:37 ). We now have a fuller picture of their kings, gods and daily life. 27 Compare Galatians 4:19 and note the passive voice in the words, be formed in you. The Galatian believers were trying to be spiritual by religious works or by their own human effort (cf. BLOOD related to the prophets and therefore semites and not hamites. See below for all 2022-2023 Spirit & Dance Competition Dates & Locations! You right. If you'd like to help make it possible for us to continue Bible History Daily, BiblicalArchaeology.org, and our email newsletter please donate. 1994. To learn more about the kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom, read Joel S. Burnetts comprehensive article Ammon, Moab and Edom: Gods and Kingdoms East of the Jordan, in the November/December 2016 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review. I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as a possession. 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