Timar Ross

Timar Ross

Amateur historian writing skeptical, source-driven analyses of biblical prophecy and ancient history. MLA citations; NRSVUE quotes; context over proof-text.

That Time When Chemosh Beat Yahweh (Bad)

In 2 Kings 3, Yahweh seems poised for victory—until the Moabite king sacrifices his son, and Israel retreats. Did Chemosh just win a battle against the God of Israel?