The Mesha Stele and Israel Reference
by Owen Borville
March 19, 2021
Bible, Archaeology, History
The Mesha Stele (or Moabite Stone) is an ancient stone slab that contains references to Israel, including the first reference to Yahweh outside the Bible.
The stele describes the victories of the Moabite king Mesha over the House of Omri of the Kingdom of Israel (850 B.C.).
The stele was discovered in 1868 in Jordan.
This stele also could possibly have the first reference to the House of David of the Kingdom of Judah, according to some translations.
by Owen Borville
March 19, 2021
Bible, Archaeology, History
The Mesha Stele (or Moabite Stone) is an ancient stone slab that contains references to Israel, including the first reference to Yahweh outside the Bible.
The stele describes the victories of the Moabite king Mesha over the House of Omri of the Kingdom of Israel (850 B.C.).
The stele was discovered in 1868 in Jordan.
This stele also could possibly have the first reference to the House of David of the Kingdom of Judah, according to some translations.