Gideon
What was Gideon doing when the angel first spoke to him?
He was threshing wheat
What did Gideon put on the ground to test God?
A fleece of wool
How many soldiers did Gideon end up with?
300 men
Gideon was from this tribe of Israel?
Manasseh
How many years did Gideon lead Israel after the victory over Midian?
40
What did the angel call Gideon?
Mighty warrior
What happened to the fleece the first time?
The fleece was wet with dew, but the ground was dry.
Who won the battle?
Gideon and his 300 men, with God's help.
The Midianites fled when Gideon’s men used which three things?
trumpets, torches, and clay jars
Which tribe criticized Gideon for not calling them to fight initially?
Ephraim
What did Gideon say when God called him to lead?
He was the least in his family and weakest in Manasseh
What happened to the fleece the second time?
The fleece was dry, but the ground was covered with dew.
What did Gideon’s army shout?
"A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!”
The people asked Gideon to become this after his victory, but he refused?
king
True or false Gideon asked God for a sign because he felt weak or inadequate about himself?
True
What did Gideon offer to God as a sign of worship?
A young goat, unleavened bread, and broth.
How many men were in Gideon’s army at first?
32,000 men
Which book of the Bible tells the story of Gideon?
Judges
Gideon made this religious object from the spoils of war, which later became a snare?
Ephod
What did God say when He told Gideon He would help him?
"I will be with you."
What happened to the offering Gideon brought?
He angel touched it with his staff, and fire consumed it.
How many soldiers were left after the first group left?
10,000 men
Which enemy nation did Gideon’s army defeat?
Midanites
True or false? After Gideon’s death, Israel returned to worshipping the false God Baal
True
Who was Gideon’s father?
Joash