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Title: The Midianites


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The Midianites
  • The Midianites are a poorly studied people that
    are mentioned in Genesis,
  • Exodus, and the Book of Judges
  • Stem from Midian, fourth son of Abraham and his
    second wife, Keturah
  • Midian (also Madyen) stems from the root word
    for judgment
  • Midian has 5 sons
  • Ephah (Weary)
  • Epher (Dust)
  • Enoch (Dedicated)
  • Abida (Father of Knowledge)
  • Eldaah (Knowledge of God)
  • Abraham send Midian and sons East of Canaan
    (Genesis (256)
  • Settle in NW Saudi Arabia, Southern Jordan
    (east of Gulf of Aqabah)
  • Historically known to have 5 clans (after the 5
    sons of Midian)
  • Midianites are largely shepherds, moving from
    oasis to oasis
  • Later, are exposed to camels (caravan traders?)
  • Readily adopt and domesticate the camel
  • Become traders / raiders across Arabian desert
  • Are raiders into Israel during time of Gideon
    (Judges 6)
  • Intermarry with the Ishmaelites and become the
    Arabs

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Midian
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Midian (Cont.)
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Land of Midian
Midian Northern Saudi Arabia
Inland from Elim Toward the back of Midian
12 Springs of Elim (70 palms)
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The Midianites
Midianite Pottery
Midianite Juglets
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The Midianites (Cont.)
Midianite House Structure
Midianite Temple
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The Midianites (Cont.)
Midianite Raider
Midianite Camel Caravan
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