New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Midianites

• Descended from Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah Gen. 25:1, 2; 1 Chr. 1:32
• Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab Num. 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 Num. 31:8; Judg. 8:5
• Dwelt in tents Hab. 3:7
• Engaged in commerce Gen. 37:28, 36
• Conquered by Hadad Gen. 36:35; 1 Chr. 1:46
• Excited by Moab against Israel Num. 22:4
• Terrified at approach of Israel Hab. 3:3-7
• With the Moabites
  • Sent for Balaam to curse Israel Num. 22:5-7
  • Seduced Israel to idolatry Num. 25:1-6
  • Punished for seducing Israel Num. 25:16-18, 31:1-12
• Allowed to oppress Israel Judg. 6:1-6
• Gideon raised up against Judg. 6:11-14
• With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon Judg. 6:33
• Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon Judg. 7:16-22, 8:10, 11
• Princes of, slain Judg. 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