The vanquished people were decimated, every second man being mercilessly slain.

So thoroughly was the country subdued that it was more than a century before it ventured to break away from its Israelitish master.

After the disruption of Solomon's heritage it fell to the share of the northern kingdom, though native kings once more sat upon its throne.

Now and again they revolted, to be brought back to obedience, however, when Israel recovered its strength.

Such was the case when Omri founded his dynasty at Samaria; Moab again became a dependency of the Israelitish monarch, and its ruler was forced to pay tribute and homage to his over-lord.