Old Testament · The Judges
Gideon
Who was Gideon?
Gideon was a hesitant judge whom God used to defeat the Midianites with only three hundred men.
RoleReluctant judge who routed Midian with 300 men
EraThe Judges
TribeManasseh
Known forThe fleece and the 300
EnemyMidian
ThemeGod’s strength in weakness
God found Gideon threshing wheat in secret for fear of raiders and greeted him as a “mighty warrior.” Gideon doubted, asking for signs with a fleece, but God patiently confirmed his call.
To show that the victory was his alone, God reduced Gideon’s army from thousands to just three hundred, who routed the Midianite camp with trumpets, torches, and shouts in the night.
Gideon’s story celebrates God’s power working through human weakness and reluctance.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Judges 6:12 “And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”” Judges 7:7 “Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.””
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.