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3 articles found for “Zeeb”

• Oreb and Zeeb

  Oreb and Zeeb were two princes (commanders) of Midian who were captured and killed by the men of Ephraim when Gideon defeated the Midianites during the period of the judges. They appear in Judges 7–8 and Psalm 83.

• Zebah (King of Midian)

  Zebah was one of the two kings of Midian who invaded Israel during the period of the judges. Pursued by Gideon along with Zalmunna, he was captured and executed (Judges 8; Psalm 83:11).

• Oreb

  Oreb was one of two princes (leaders) of Midian who were captured and killed by the men of Ephraim during the judge Gideon's war against Midian. He appears in Judges 7 and 8 and is mentioned again in the Psalms and Isaiah as an example of God's overthrow of His enemies.