{"id":310,"date":"2025-09-17T17:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackhistoryinthebible.com\/community\/the-lionlike-men-of-moab-mythological-creatures-in-the-bible\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:30:06","slug":"the-lionlike-men-of-moab-mythological-creatures-in-the-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackhistoryinthebible.com\/community\/the-lionlike-men-of-moab-mythological-creatures-in-the-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"THE LIONLIKE MEN OF MOAB | MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES IN THE BIBLE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vnigCSJuJww\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Did you know the Bible mentions a battle against two mysterious &quot;lionlike men of Moab&quot;? In 1 Chronicles 11:22, the legendary warrior Benaiah defeats these powerful foes, but who were they really? This video goes beyond the text to uncover the secrets behind this biblical mystery.<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll dive into the original Hebrew word, &quot;ariel,&quot; and explore what modern translations and ancient commentators have to say. Was this just a metaphor for fierce warriors, or could it point to a deeper connection with ancient mythology? You&#8217;ll learn about mythological &quot;lion men&quot; like the Assyrian urmahlullu and the Egyptian god Maahes, and see how such figures were common in the ancient Near East.<br \/>\nJoin us on this journey into biblical history to explore the parallels between the heroes of Israel and the mythical creatures of their neighbors. Was this a historical account of a warrior&#8217;s heroism, or an epic battle straight out of legend?<br \/>\nIn this video, you will discover:<\/p>\n<p>    The story of Benaiah and the two &quot;lionlike men of Moab&quot; in 1 Chronicles 11:22.<br \/>\n    The meaning of the Hebrew word &quot;ariel&quot; and its mythological connotations.<br \/>\n    Parallels to ancient Near East mythology, including figures like the Sphinx and the Assyrian lion-men.<br \/>\n    Biblical commentary and insights on what this story tells us about David&#8217;s mighty men.<br \/>\n    The historical and mythical context behind this fascinating biblical account.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who loves Bible mysteries!<\/p>\n<p>Fortson&#8217;s Encyclopedia of Israelite History, Claims, and Culture<\/p>\n<p>Hardcover &#8211; https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cy7Nh7<br \/>\nPaperback &#8211; https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VVggW4<\/p>\n<p>*****JOIN THIS CHANNEL*****<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC65P_DYD6VBeWYmx-G9crDw\/join<\/p>\n<p>*****SHOW YOUR SUPPORT*****<\/p>\n<p>BHITB Website: http:\/\/www.blackhistoryinthebible.com<br \/>\nPatreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/dantefortson<br \/>\nCash App: $BHITB<br \/>\nPayPal: https:\/\/www.paypal.me\/dfortson702<br \/>\nMore Options: http:\/\/www.blackhistoryinthebible.com\/the-awakening-network\/giving-and-donations\/<\/p>\n<p>*****CHECK OUT MY BOOKS*****<\/p>\n<p>Undeniable: Full Color Evidence of Black Israelites In The Bible: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KZYFre<br \/>\nThe Black Hebrew Awakening: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2pVFnbw<br \/>\nThe 48 Laws of Black Empowerment: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yokSsZ<br \/>\nMore Than Slaves: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2sfFB1F<br \/>\nUnmasking The Gentiles: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KYAYja<br \/>\nPre-Slavery Christianity: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QS9vn7<\/p>\n<p>*****ROYAL JUDAH SHOES*****<\/p>\n<p>Gold<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.aliveshoes.com\/royal-judah-1<\/p>\n<p>Platinum<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.aliveshoes.com\/royal-judah-2<\/p>\n<p>Onyx<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.aliveshoes.com\/judah-2-1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know the Bible mentions a battle against two mysterious &quot;lionlike men of Moab&quot;? 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