Bible Dictionary
Zeeb
Zeeb, meaning “wolf,” was one of the two leading princes of Midian who invaded Israel. He was captured and killed by the Ephraimites after Gideon’s victory.
Definition
Zeeb, meaning “wolf,” was one of the two leading princes of Midian during its invasion of Israel. He was associated with Oreb, and both leaders were eventually captured and killed.
Biblical Usage
After Gideon routed the Midianites, Zeeb and Oreb attempted to escape across the Jordan. The Ephraimites overtook and slew them, and Zeeb’s defeat is recalled in later biblical references.
Historical Background
Zeeb was captured at a winepress that afterward bore his name, the winepress of Zeeb.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The wolf, one of the two leaders of the great Midianite host which invaded Israel and was utterly routed by Gideon. The division of that host, which attempted to escape across the Jordan, under Oreb and Zeeb, was overtaken by the Ephraimites, who, in a great battle, completely vanquished them, their leaders being taken and slain (Judg. 7:25; Ps. 83:11; Isa. 10:26).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(wolf), one of the two “princes” of Midian in the great invasion of Israel. (B.C. about 1250.) He is always named with Oreb. (Judges 7:25; 8:3; Psalms 83:11) Zeeb and Oreb were not slain at the first rout of the Arabs, but at a later stage of the struggle, probably ill crossing the Jordan at a ford farther down the river. Zeeb, the wolf, was brought to bay in a wine-press which in later times bore his name—the “wine-press of Zeeb.” [Oreb]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-eb, zeb.</p><p>See OREB.</p>