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Moab

A son of Lot and ancestor of the Moabites.

Role: Ancestor of the Moabites
Lived: Patriarchal age

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Lot and daughter1 of Lot.
Genesis 19:37
↳ Lot · daughter1 of Lot

Where in scripture

Genesis

The firstborn bore a son, and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day.

Genesis 19:37 — Father of the Moabites

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Genesis 19:37

Family

Lotdaughter1 ofLotMoab