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.