Midian - See Genesis 25:2 note. They were remarkable not only for the vast number of their cattle (Judges 6:5; [Reference Numbe…

Did evil. —Judges 2:11; Judges 3:12; Judges 4:1.

Midian.—Midian was the son of Abraham an…

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord ,
&c.] After the death of Deborah and Barak, during who…

Israel's sin was renewed, and Israel's troubles were repeated. Let all who sin expect to suffer. The Israelites hid themselves in dens and caves; s…