2Ki 3:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : Mesha, the king of Moab, had been paying a large tribute to Israel: 100,000 lambs and 100,000 rams (2 Kings 3:4 ). This was a big part of Israel’s income. After Ahab died, Moab rebelled and stopped paying. While Ahaziah did nothing about this, Jehoram decided to try to regain control, showing more energy and leadership than his brother.

‏ 2 Kings 3:4

v. 4: Mesha, the king of Moab, had been paying a large tribute to Israel: 100,000 lambs and 100,000 rams (2 Kings 3:4 ^a). This was a big part of Israel’s income. After Ahab died, Moab rebelled and stopped paying. While Ahaziah did nothing about this, Jehoram decided to try to regain control, showing more energy and leadership than his brother.