Gideon Bible Quiz
How well do you know Gideon? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Gideon's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Gideon's father's name?
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1. What was Gideon's father's name?
- A) Gideon
- B) Abimelech
- C) Zebulun
- D) Joash (correct answer)
Answer: Joash. Gideon's father was Joash, as stated in Judges 6:11. Judges 6
2. What did Gideon use to test God's will?
- A) A sword
- B) A dream
- C) A fleece (correct answer)
- D) A staff
Answer: A fleece. Gideon tested God's will using a fleece in Judges 6:36-40. Judges 6
3. How many men did Gideon lead into battle against the Midianites?
- A) 1,000
- B) 300 (correct answer)
- C) 10,000
- D) 5,000
Answer: 300. Gideon led an army of just 300 men to defeat the Midianites. Judges 7
4. What items did Gideon's army carry during the battle?
- A) Spears and nets
- B) Swords and shields
- C) Torches and trumpets (correct answer)
- D) Bows and arrows
Answer: Torches and trumpets. Gideon's army used torches, trumpets, and jars to create confusion. Judges 7
5. What was the name of the enemy Gideon fought against?
- A) Philistines
- B) Canaanites
- C) Midianites (correct answer)
- D) Ammonites
Answer: Midianites. Gideon fought against the Midianites, as detailed in Judges 6:1. Judges 6
6. What did Gideon destroy to prove his loyalty to God?
- A) A statue of Dagon
- B) A temple of Asherah
- C) A city gate
- D) An altar to Baal (correct answer)
Answer: An altar to Baal. Gideon destroyed an altar to Baal to show his loyalty to God. Judges 6
7. Who called Gideon a 'Mighty Warrior'?
- A) God
- B) The angel of the Lord (correct answer)
- C) His father
- D) A prophet
Answer: The angel of the Lord. The angel of the Lord referred to Gideon as 'Mighty Warrior' in Judges 6:12. Judges 6
8. What was Gideon's initial reaction when called by God?
- A) Doubt (correct answer)
- B) Fear
- C) Excitement
- D) Joy
Answer: Doubt. Gideon expressed doubt about his ability to lead Israel when called by God. Judges 6
9. What did Gideon ask for after receiving God's call?
- A) A sign (correct answer)
- B) A new weapon
- C) A vision
- D) More soldiers
Answer: A sign. Gideon asked for a sign to confirm God's call to him. Judges 6
10. Who was Gideon's servant who overheard the Midianite's dream?
- A) Pura (correct answer)
- B) Abimelech
- C) Joash
- D) Zebulun
Answer: Pura. Gideon's servant Pura overheard the Midianite's dream, boosting their morale. Judges 7