Properties (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
destruction of Midianite cities
plundering_of_Midianite_goods |
| gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings |
limited
|
| gptkbp:armament |
bows
swords spears |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Jericho
Battle of Ai |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Midianites
gptkb:Israelites |
| gptkbp:controversy |
accuracy of biblical accounts
existence_of_Midianites |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later military strategies
|
| gptkbp:date |
circa 1200 BCE
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
historical texts
various paintings |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
varied among scholars
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Israelite_conquest_of_Canaan
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Midian
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
Biblical narrative
historical analysis |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Moses
Zebah |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Midian
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
unknown
12,000 |
| gptkbp:minister |
Book of Numbers
|
| gptkbp:result |
Israelite_victory
|
| gptkbp:role |
military leader
spiritual leader lawgiver |
| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated_Israelite_military_strategy
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
intelligence gathering
deception tactics divide and conquer intelligence operations logistical planning covert operations psychological warfare surprise attack ambush tactics intimidation tactics communication methods alliances with other tribes coordinated attacks use of fire reinforcement strategies psychological tactics formation tactics supply management disruption of supply lines training of troops use of terrain night attack rapid mobilization use of deception use of spies use of surprise attacks exploitation of enemy weaknesses use of psychological warfare use of local knowledge use of ambushes retreat and regrouping use of scouts use of local alliances rapid strikes exploitation of enemy divisions exploitation of enemy morale exploitation of enemy vulnerabilities preparation for counterattacks use of surprise elements use of terrain advantages |