Lexical Definition
עֹרֵב ʻÔrêb (o-rabe') Oreb N:N-M-P
or עוֹרֵב ʻÔwrêb (o-rabe'); the same as עֹרֵב
Oreb.
- § Oreb = "raven"
- Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the cliff near the Jordan
n pr m
1) one of the chieftains of the Midianite army defeated by Gideon
n pr loc
2) a rock east of the Jordan where Oreb and part of his army fell to the Ephraimites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עוֹרֵב֙ | Oreb | Judg.7.25 |
| עוֹרֵ֤ב | Oreb | Judg.7.25 |
| עוֹרֵ֑ב | Oreb | Isa.10.26 |
| עֹרֵ֣ב | Oreb | Judg.7.25 • Judg.7.25 • Judg.8.3 |
| כְּעֹרֵ֣ב | like Oreb | Ps.83.11 |
| Ωρήβ | Oreb | LXX.Ps.83.11 |
| Ορήβ | Oreb | LXX.Judg.7.25 • LXX.Judg.7.25 • LXX.Judg.8.3 |
| of Oreb | LXX.Judg.7.25 |
Extended Information
- A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.7.25
Profile
Male • Midianite prince, killed by Ephraimites
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Oreb was a Midianite prince who was killed by the Ephraimites during the time of Gideon.
Oreb was a prince of Midian who, along with another prince named Zeeb, led the Midianite army against Israel during the time of Gideon (Judges 7:25). After Gideon and his 300 men defeated the Midianites, the Ephraimites captured and killed Oreb and Zeeb (Judges 7:25; 8:3). The Ephraimites brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon as a trophy of their victory (Judges 7:25). The rock where Oreb was killed became known as the "rock of Oreb" (Judges 7:25). The defeat of Oreb and Zeeb was a significant victory for Israel and a testament to God's power and deliverance (Psalm 83:11). The prophet Isaiah later used the "rock of Oreb" as a symbol of God's judgment against the Assyrians (Isaiah 10:26).
All entries for Oreb: עֹרֵב