Lesser-Known Facts About Gideon In The Bible For Kids
Gideon rallied the Israelites against their common foes and overcame them with God's help.
The mighty warrior is mentioned among the heroes of faith. Like many of us, Gideon questioned his own skills- in fact, he had been through so many setbacks and disappointments that he even put God to the test three times.
In comparison to some of the other judges who ruled Israel, Gideon seemed to get a lot of attention in the Old Testament, with more than two chapters devoted to him. Readers may be shocked to find a timid character in the story, despite the fact that he is known as Israel's best judge.
After his wartime heroics, Gideon's life transforms as he worked as a Judge in Israel for forty years.
The land was at peace throughout his tenure as Judge. He had 70 sons and countless daughters from his many wives.
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