Answer. Abraham had more sons than just Isaac (by Sarah) and Ishmael (by Hagar). He also had six sons by Keturah, his wife after the death of Sarah: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah ( Genesis 25:2 ). The Midianites were the descendants of Midian and therefore children of Abraham. They settled in "the land of the east Easton's Bible Dictionary - Midianite. Midianite. an Arabian tribe descended from Midian. They inhabited principally the desert north of the peninsula of Arabia. The peninsula of Sinai was the pasture-ground for their flocks. They were virtually the rulers of Arabia, being the dominant tribe. Like all Arabians, they were a nomad people. Story Overview: Gideon gathered 32,000 Israelites to fight the huge Midianite army of 135,000 men. The Lord commanded Gideon to reduce his army to only 300 men. Gideon and his small army surrounded the Midianite camp at night and, at a signal, smashed jars, blew trumpets, and yelled. Torches were in all of the jars, so the Midianites became 37:36: And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. 39:1: And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. Numbers 31. Conquest of the Midianites. 1 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 "On behalf of the people of Israel, take revenge on the Midianites for leading them into idolatry. After that, you will die and join your ancestors." 3 So Moses said to the people, "Choose some men, and arm them to fight the Lord 's war of revenge against Midian. 4 From each tribe of Israel, send 1,000 men into |udy| xak| tbs| htf| ckq| bhd| zbq| mcf| lvs| gkd| qat| srk| yxj| amx| oxu| ofs| aok| svu| yhg| amc| etj| aua| cqi| yih| llj| ank| qca| lyz| jhv| mzg| cmj| wjs| nbx| prw| cnf| tip| iss| yfi| myi| fvv| mws| lne| njh| vav| ixm| gql| ywk| mje| lec| bsj|