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Midian

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Mid·i·an  (md-n)
n.
An ancient tribe in northwest Arabia, said in the Hebrew Scriptures to be descendants of Abraham.
[Hebrew midyn; see dyn in Semitic roots.]
Midi·an·ite adj. & n.
Midian [ˈmɪdɪən]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1-2)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a nomadic nation claiming descent from him
Midianite  n & adj
Midianitish  adj
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Bless his counsels, his undertakings, and his work; strengthen his kingdom by Thine almighty hand, and give him victory over his enemy, even as Thou gavest Moses the victory over Amalek, Gideon over Midian, and David over Goliath.
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