The story of Gideon
100 yearsBorn: -1251Died: -1151From: OphrahProphet, biblical judge
Gideon is a figure in the Hebrew Bible who is famous for leading the Israelites to victory against the Midianites. According to the book of Judges, Gideon was called by God to be a judge and deliverer of Israel, and he led an army of just 300 men to defeat a much larger force of Midianites. In recognition of his bravery and leadership, Gideon was named a hero of the Jewish people and his story has since become a part of the biblical canon. No information is provided about Gideon's family, place of birth, place of death, age, or how he died.
Name meaning
Great warrior
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet, biblical judge
First mention
Numbers 1:11
Appearances in the Bible
42 mentions