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Midianites
1. Descended form Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah. Ge 25:1,2; 1Ch 1:32.
2. Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab. Nu 22:1,4.
3. A small part of
a. Dwelt near Horeb. Ex 2:15; 3:1.
b. Retained the knowledge and worship of Jehovah. Ex 2:16; 18:9-12.
4. Governed by kings. Nu 31:8; Jdj 8:5.
5. Dwelt in tents. Hab 3:7.
6. Engaged in commerce. Ge 37:28,36.
7. Conquered by Hadad. Ge 36:25; 1Ch 1:46.
8. Excited by Moab against Israel. Nu 22:4.
9. Terrified at approach of Israel. Hab 3:3-7.
10. With the moabites
a. Sent for Balaam to curse Israel. Nu 22:5-7.
b. Seduced Israel to idolatry. Nu 25:1-6.
c. Punished for seducing Israel. Nu 25:16-18; 31:1-12.
11. Allowed to oppress Israel. Jdj 6:1-6.
12. Gideon raised up against. Jdj 6:11-14.
13. With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon. Jdj 6:33.
14. Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon. Jdj 7:16-22; 8:10,11.
15. Princes of, slain. Jdj 7:24,25; 8:12,21.
16. Completeness of their destruction, alluded to. Ps 83:9-11; Isa 9:4; 10:26.
17. Shall minister to future glory of the church. Isa 60:6.