Nation
The Midianites
The desert nation descended from Midian, son of Abraham and Keturah.
Scripture traces this people through Midian.
People of Midianites
Abida
Grandson of Abraham and a patriarch of the Midianite clans
Abida was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his wife Keturah, serving as a patriarchal figure in the lineage of the Midianite people.
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Cozbi
Midianite woman whose death at the hands of Phinehas ended a plague in Israel
A Midianite princess whose involvement with an Israelite man during the Peor incident triggered a plague and led to her execution by Phinehas.
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Eldaah
Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham who founded a branch of the Midianite people
Eldaah was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his wife Keturah, serving as a patriarchal ancestor of the Midianite people.
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Ephah, Son of Midian
Firstborn son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through Keturah
Ephah was the firstborn son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his wife Keturah, serving as a patriarchal figure in the Sinai region.
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Epher, Son of Midian
Grandson of Abraham and son of Midian who founded a clan of the Midianites
Epher was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his wife Keturah, recognized as a founding patriarch of a Midianite clan.
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Evi
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite conquest
One of the five Midianite kings killed by the Israelites during the final campaign of Moses in the Transjordan region.
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Hanoch, Son of Midian
Grandson of Abraham and one of the five sons of Midian who founded the Midianite clans
A son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through his wife Keturah, Hanoch was a foundational patriarch of the Midianite tribes in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Hobab
Brother-in-law of Moses who served as a wilderness guide for the Israelites
A Midianite and son of Reuel who served as a guide and ally to the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.
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Hur, King of Midian
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign
One of the five kings or chiefs of the Midianites who allied with the Moabites and was slain by the Israelites during the wilderness journey.
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Jethro
Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses who advised the creation of Israel's judicial system
The Midianite priest and father-in-law of Moses who provided sanctuary, gave administrative counsel, and acknowledged the sovereignty of Yahweh during the Exodus.
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Midian
Son of Abraham and the progenitor of the Midianite people
Midian was the fourth son of Abraham by his wife Keturah and the progenitor of the Midianite people.
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The Midianite Traders
Merchants who purchased Joseph and sold him into slavery in Egypt
A group of merchants who purchased Joseph from his brothers and subsequently sold him into Egyptian slavery, facilitating his arrival in the house of Potiphar.
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Oreb
Midianite prince captured and executed at a rock that was subsequently named after him
A high-ranking prince of Midian who was defeated and executed by the Ephraimites during the judgeship of Gideon.
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Reba
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign
One of the five Midianite kings who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the wilderness wanderings.
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Rekem, King of Midian
King of Midian who was killed by the Israelites during the wilderness wanderings
One of the five kings of Midian who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the Exodus wanderings.
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Zalmunna
King of Midian who was defeated and executed by Gideon
Zalmunna was one of the two kings of Midian captured and executed by Gideon during the period of the Judges, marking the end of Midianite oppression in Israel.
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Zebah
King of Midian captured and executed by Gideon after the murder of Gideon's brothers
One of the two kings of Midian during the era of the Judges who led a massive invasion of Israel before being captured and executed by Gideon.
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Zeeb
Prince of Midian executed at a winepress during Gideon's campaign
Zeeb was a high-ranking prince of Midian who was defeated and executed by the forces of Gideon during the Period of the Judges.
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Zipporah
Wife of Moses who circumcised her son to save Moses' life
The Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life by performing an emergency circumcision during his return to Egypt.
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Zur, Father of Cozbi
Midianite tribal chief whose daughter Cozbi was killed during the incident at Baal-peor
A Midianite tribal chief known for being the father of Cozbi, a woman slain during the plague at Shittim following Israel's apostasy with Baal-peor.
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Zur, King of Midian
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite campaign in the wilderness
Zur was one of five Midianite kings who ruled as vassals for the Amorites and was executed by Israel during the wilderness wanderings.
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