Contents
- New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge [Dictionary edition]
- Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- Nave's Topical Bible.
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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; Jdj 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 — Jdj 6:1-6.
Gideon raised up against — Jdj 6:11-14.
With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon — Jdj 6:33.
Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon — Jdj 7:16-22; 8:10,11.
Princes of, slain — Jdj 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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