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A nomadic people descended from Abraham — sometimes friends, sometimes enemies of Israel
8 mentions across 2 books
Descended from Abraham through his wife Keturah (Genesis 25:2). Moses' father-in-law Jethro was a Midianite priest, making them sometimes allies. But the Midianites also seduced Israel into idolatry at Baal Peor (Numbers 25) and later oppressed Israel during the time of Judges — until Gideon defeated them with just 300 men (Judges 7). Their story shows how complicated international relationships were in the ancient world.
The Midianites are here described at their most destructive — allied with Amalekites and eastern raiders, systematically stripping Israel's harvests for seven consecutive years.
The Midnight Recon MissionJudges 7:9-14The Midianites are described at their most intimidating — filling the valley like locusts alongside their allies, making Gideon's spy mission all the more tense and his overheard dream all the more remarkable.