Oreb Summary
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Oreb was a Midianite prince who was killed by the Ephraimites during the time of Gideon.
leader of Midian (JDG 7:25)
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Oreb
a raven
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Oreb
· Also called · H6159 none · JDG 7:25 raven
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orev · H6159 · JDG 7:25 raven
- el Ωρηβ Ōrēb · none · JDG 7:25
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Oreb Article
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Oreb was a prince of Midian who, along with another prince named Zeeb, led the Midianite army against Israel during the time of Gideon (Jdg 7:25). After Gideon and his 300 men defeated the Midianites, the Ephraimites captured and killed Oreb and Zeeb (Jdg.7.25; 8.3). The Ephraimites brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon as a trophy of their victory (Jdg 7:25). The rock where Oreb was killed became known as the "rock of Oreb" (Jdg 7:25). The defeat of Oreb and Zeeb was a significant victory for Israel and a testament to God's power and deliverance (Psalm Jdg 83:11). The prophet Isaiah later used the "rock of Oreb" as a symbol of God's judgment against the Assyrians (Isa 10:26).
Oreb Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Raven, a prince of Midian, who, being defeated by Gideon and put to straits, was slain along with Zeeb (Judg. 7:20-25). Many of the Midianites perished along with him (Ps. 83:9; Isa. 10:26).
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