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Ethnically, there was no difference. In spite of biblical tradition to the contrary, it is now recognised that the Hebrews were West Semitic people, just like their neighbours, including the Moabites. Biblical and archaeological evidence also suggests that they worshipped the same gods, at least until monotheism was imposed in the state of Judah during the seventh century BCE.

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