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They fought with or harassed the Israelites on several occasions. Numbers ch.25, Judges ch.6, and elsewhere.
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Who was making things difficult for the Israelites during the time of Gideon?
The Midianites
Who were the Biblical Midianites and what was their relationship to the Israelites?
They were a powerful confederation of wandering Arab tribes, akin to the Hebrews, but often in conflict with them. They are refered to in Gen., Ex., Num., Judg., Ps,. Isa,.
What was the character of the Midianites?
The Midianites were a nomadic people who inhabited the region east of the Jordan River. They were often hostile towards the Israelites, leading to conflicts between the two groups in the Bible.
Who defeated the midianites?
The Israelites, led by Gideon, defeated the Midianites in the Old Testament story found in the Book of Judges. It took place in the battle of Gideon's 300 against the massive Midianite army.
Which groups ruled the Israelites at some point during their history?
Egyptians, Moabites, Midianites, Philistines (to a limited degree), Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Syrian-Greeks, Romans, and the various nations of the Diaspora.
What did the judge say to Gideon?
Gideon was the 5th Judge of Israel who was called by God - the ultimate Judge - to free the Israelites from the Midianites. The story begins in the Book of Judges chapter 6 through 8.
Did the Muslims and Jews have wars before the Christians came along?
Well, sort of. Israelites of the Old Testament went to war with a tribe called Midianites (Numbers ch.31). The Midianites were an early Arabian tribe. However, this was long before the coming of Jesus and Mohammad. So the answer is yes and no. The Jews had wars with Arabs but the Arabs had not converted to Islam at that period in their history.
Who was the mother of the midianites?
Zipporah
What religion were the Midianites?
christian
Did circumcision have any significance to the Midianites?
We are not told in the Bible about Circumcision and the Midianites. You might find something in Midianite history.
What role did the israelites relationship with god play in the formation of their nation?
nothing
What role did the Israelites relationship with their god play in the formation of their nation?
nothing
