When the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah came to rule over the former lands of Canaan, their neighbors east of the Jordan River were the Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites. The Hebrew Bible offers a wealth of information on the Iron Age kingdoms of Ammon, Moab, and Edom. But how does the traditional picture of … Continue reading Ancient Israel’s Neighbors—The Transjordanian Kingdoms of Ammon, Moab, and Edom