the Lord warned us,‘ Do not bother the Moabites, the descendants of Lot, or start a war with them. I have given them Ar as their property, and I will not give you any of their land.’”
When the older daughter gave birth to a son, she named him Moab. He became the ancestor of the nation now known as the Moabites.When the younger daughter gave birth to a son, she named him Ben ammi. He became the ancestor of the nation now known as the Ammonites.
Then King Tiglath pileser of Assyria invaded the land. But Menahem paid him thirty seven tons of silver to gain his support in tightening his grip on royal power.