The Mesha Stele Mentions Israelite Kings
Also called the Moabite Stone, this ninth-century BCE monument records King Mesha’s rebellion against Israel. It specifically names “Omri, king of Israel” and mentions the “House of David.” The stele’s account closely parallels 2 Kings 3. Unlike mythological texts, this Moabite royal inscription validates biblical political history through the official records of Israel’s enemies. Advanced imaging techniques have confirmed references to David’s dynasty.
