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Who Was Gideon in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Gideon was the judge whose army God cut to 300.
An angel found Gideon threshing wheat in hiding and called him a “mighty man of valour.” He tested God with a fleece, then led an army God reduced to 300 men. With trumpets, pitchers and torches they routed the Midianites.
Key verse
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.Judges 6:12 (KJV)
Where to read about Gideon
Judges 6–8
Quick quiz
1. How many men were in Gideon’s final army?
Three hundred.
2. What did Gideon use to ask God for a sign?
A fleece of wool.
3. Which enemy did Gideon defeat?
The Midianites.
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