The Moabites were an ancient Semitic people who lived in the region of Moab, located east of the Jordan River in present-day Jordan. They are often mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as descendants of Lot, the nephew of Abraham. The Moabites had their own distinct culture and language, closely related to that of the Israelites. The Moabites were known for their agricultural practices and trade, as well as their conflicts with neighboring groups, particularly the Israelites. They worshipped their own deities, including Chemosh, and had a complex society with kings and cities. Their history is marked by both cooperation and rivalry with surrounding nations.