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
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