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Midian. missionaries, the Lamanites of this land were among those who were converted to the Lord by their ministrations. (Alma, 23:10.)  MIDIAN. The Midianites, descendants of Midian, the son of Abraham and Keturah. They dwelt principally in the desert north of the peninsula of Arabia. Midian is mentioned but once in the Book of Mormon, in a quotation from the writings of Isaiah. (II Nephi, 20:26.)   MIDIAN. A land of the Lamanites. It is mentioned but once in the sacred record, and then as the appointed meeting place of the sons of Mosiah and fellow missionaries, who assembled to consult as to the best means to adopt to preserve the converted Lamanites from the murderous persecutions of their fellow countrymen. (B. C. 82.) From Midian the missionaries went to the land of Ishmael, to hold a council with Anti-Lehi-Nephi and Lamoni.   MIGRON. A place disturbed by Sennacherib's approach to Jerusalem. Its exact situation is not known. The name occurs but once in the Book of Mormon (II Nephi, 20:28), in a quotation from the writings of Isaiah.   MINON. A land of the Nephites,on the west bank of the Sidon, and a day and a half journey south of the city of Zarahemla. (Alma 2:24.) In B.C. 87 an invading host of the Lamanites were here joined by the defeated followers of Amlici, and as they marched northward they ravaged the country through which they passed, the inhabitants fleeing before them with their families and flocks. Alma came to the rescue of the fugitives, and in a desperate battle defeated the allied armies. Minon is only mentioned in connection with this invasion. Elder Orson Pratt calls it about two days journey south of Zarahemla. <section end="Minon" /> <section begin="Minon" /><section end="Minon" /> <section begin="Moab" />MOAB. The Moabites, descendants of Lot. Their home was the country east of the valley of the Dead Sea. This name only occurs in the Book <section end="Moab" />