Midian

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Midian (Hebrew: מדין, Miḏyān; Arabic: مدين, Maḏyān; "Name means::strife, judgment") was the fourth son of son of::Abraham and son of::Keturah. He is the progenitor of the Midianites (Hebrew: מדיןים, Miḏyānīm), who were to play two pivotal roles in the history of the House of Israel.

Immediate family

The sons of Midian were father of::Ephah, father of::Epher, father of::Hanoch, father of::Abida and father of::Eldaah. The Bible gives no further details of Midianite genealogy.[1] (Genesis 25:2,4 )

Decendants

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References

  1. Taylor, Paul S. "Midian." WebBible Encyclopedia, n.d. Accessed November 8, 2008

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