The story of Midian
Midian was a biblical figure, the son of Abraham and Keturah. He was the father of five sons, Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. He is best known for being the ancestor of the Midianites, a nomadic people who lived in the Sinai Peninsula. Midian is mentioned in the Bible several times, most notably in the Book of Exodus. In this book, Moses flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian and is taken in by Jethro, the priest of Midian. Jethro's daughter, Zipporah, marries Moses and they have two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. Midian is also mentioned in the Book of Judges, where the Midianites are described as a people who oppress the Israelites. The Israelites eventually defeat the Midianites in battle, and the Midianites are driven out of the land. Midian is best known for being the ancestor of the Midianites, a nomadic people who lived in the Sinai Peninsula. He is also remembered for his role in the story of Moses and the Exodus, and for his descendants' oppression of the Israelites.
Name meaning
Strife
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Judge
First mention
Genesis 25:2
Appearances in the Bible
62 mentions