Gideon

Judges the Midianites

Gideon is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Bible by a warrior who led Israel against the Midianites.

In American usage, a Gideon Bible is a copy placed in hotel rooms by Gideons International, a Christian organization: He found a Gideon in the nightstand drawer.

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Judges

Seventh Old Testament book

IsraelitesAncient Hebrew people
MidianitesBiblical desert tribe
fleeceWool still on sheep

threshing · winepress · angel · Manasseh · tribe · altar · Baal · sacrifice · sign · miracle

warrior

battle

Armed military engagement

armyOrganized land-based military
swordHilted fighting blade
combatArmed hostile engagement

victory · triumph · conquest · valor · courage · troops · campaign · strategy · ambush · raid

leader

commander

Person with authority over others

judgeOne who decides
chiefTop-ranking leader
captainOne who commands

deliverer · authority · reluctant · humble · obedient · faithful · reformer · liberator

name

Bible

Christian sacred writings

hotelCommercial lodging establishment
nightstandSmall table beside bed
evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs

missionary · testament · scripture · outreach · ministry · chaplaincy · distribution · society

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