Midianites Wörterbuch: Torrey Topical Textbook

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