Midianites

A powerful confederation of wandering Arab tribes, akin to the Hebrews, but often in conflict with them. They are referred to in Gen. 37:28, 36; Ex. 2:15; 3:1; 4:19; 18:1; Num. 22:4, 7; 25; 31; Judg. 6–8; Ps. 83:9, 11; Isa. 9:4; 10:26. See also Jethro.