Bible Dictionary
East, Children of the
The Children of the East were peoples living east of Israel, especially nomadic groups associated with Arabia, the Syrian desert, Midian, Kedar, and related tribes. They lived in tents and were known for herding, warfare, and, in some passages, wisdom.
Biblical Usage
The Children of the East appear among the enemies who invaded Israel in Gideon’s time. They are also associated with Kedar and with the peoples sent eastward from Abraham. Job is called the greatest of the Children of the East, and their wisdom is compared with Solomon’s.
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