Descended from Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah. Gen. 25:1, 2. 1 Chron. 1:32.
Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab. Num. 22:1, 4.
A SMALL PART OF
Dwelt near Horeb. Ex. 2:15, with Ex. 3:1.
Retained the knowledge and worship of Jehovah. Ex. 2:16, with Ex. 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 Chron. 1:46.
Excited by Moab against Israel. Num. 22:4.
Terrified at approach of Israel. Hab. 3:3-7.
VATS THE MOABITES,
Sent for Balaam to curse Israel. Num. 22:5-7.
Seduced Israel to idolatry, &c. Num. 25:1-6.
Punished for seducing Israel. Num. 25:16-18. Num. 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. Judg. 8:10, 11.
Princes of, slain. Judg. 7:24, 25. Judg. 8:12, 21.
Completeness of their destruction, alluded to. Psa. 83:9-11. Isa. 9:4. Isa. 10:26.
Shall minister to future glory of the church. Isa. 60:6.