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Ahab championed Yhwh, despite his reputation
Kings condemns Ahab for promoting other gods. But he named his sons for Yhwh, and his dynasty built Yhwh sanctuaries in conquered lands.
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Mesha's stone mentions taking Yhwh's sacred objects from Nebo, likely the oldest reference to Yhwh in the historical record. The Omrides used Yhwh to unify their kingdom, as Mesha used Chemosh, while still tolerating other gods.
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 82
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