The last task given to Moshe Rabbeinu was to make war with Midyan to take revenge for causing the Jewish people to sin.

The question was asked as to why they were only meant to fight against Midyan and it does not mention Moav. They also caused Israel to sin.

The Alshich claimed that Moav was not punished because of the merits of Ruth, who came from Moav. She was also a princess who chose to embrace Judaism rather than live a life of........

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