Oreb
Mentioned 1244–712 BC traditional (Jones)
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).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Tagged in
- 4 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Zeeb, Gideon, Zalmunna, and Zebah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
4 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Oreb 7 |
| KJV | Oreb 7 |
| ASV | Oreb 7 |
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Judges2 verses
- 7:25
They also captured Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian; and they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb and Zeeb at the winepress of Zeeb. So they pursued the Midianites and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side of the Jordan.
- 8:3
God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he had said this, their anger against him subsided.
Psalms1 verse
- 83:11
Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,
Isaiah1 verse
- 10:26
And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 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).