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