Thematic Bible: A prince of midian


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They captured the two Midianite generals, Oreb and Zeeb. They executed Oreb on the rock of Oreb and Zeeb in the winepress of Zeeb. They chased the Midianites and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon, who was now on the other side of the Jordan River. Verse ConceptsWinepressSkullsTreading GrapesNamed Gentile RulersTwo Other Men

It was to you that God handed over the Midianite generals, Oreb and Zeeb! What did I accomplish to rival that?" When he said this, they calmed down. Verse ConceptsNamed Gentile RulersThose God Gave Into Their Hands

Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their rulers like Zebah and Zalmunna, Verse ConceptsNamed Gentile Rulers

because they bring trouble to you by their treachery with which they have deceived you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, who was killed on the day of the plague that happened as a result of Peor." Verse ConceptsSeducersharassment

It encompassed all the cities of the plain and the whole realm of King Sihon of the Amorites who ruled in Heshbon. Moses defeated him and the Midianite leaders Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba (they were subjects of Sihon and lived in his territory). Verse ConceptsPrincesNamed Gentile Rulers

They killed the kings of Midian in addition to those slain -- Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba -- five Midianite kings. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. Verse ConceptsFive PeopleKilling KingsKilling ProphetsNamed Gentile Rulers

The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi daughter of Zur. He was a leader over the people of a clan of Midian.

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