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Midianites

 

Midianites

Descended form Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah - Ge 25:1,2; 1Ch 1:32

Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab - Nu 22:1,4

A SMALL PART OF

• Dwelt near Horeb
- Ex 2:15; 3:1
• Retained the knowledge and worship of Jehovah
- Ex 2:16; 18:9-12

Governed by kings - Nu 31:8; Jud 8:5

Dwelt in tents - Hab 3:7

Engaged in commerce - Ge 37:28,36

Conquered by Hadad - Ge 36:25; 1Ch 1:46

Excited by Moab against Israel - Nu 22:4

Terrified at approach of Israel - Hab 3:3-7

WITH THE MOABITES

• Sent for Balaam to curse Israel
- Nu 22:5-7
• Seduced Israel to idolatry
- Nu 25:1-6
• Punished for seducing Israel
- Nu 25:16-18; 31:1-12

Allowed to oppress Israel - Jud 6:1-6

Gideon raised up against - Jud 6:11-14

With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon - Jud 6:33

Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon - Jud 7:16-22; 8:10,11

Princes of, slain - Jud 7:24,25; 8:12,21

Completeness of their destruction, alluded to - Ps 83:9-11; Isa 9:4; 10:26

Shall minister to future glory of the church - Isa 60:6

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