The Life of Gideon — Hard Trivia Flashcards

#1

What was the specific number of men Gideon initially gathered to fight against the Midianites before the Lord reduced his army?

📖 Judges 7:3

#2

After the water-drinking test, how many men did Gideon retain for battle?

📖 Judges 7:6-7

#3

What two items did each of Gideon's 300 soldiers carry into battle against the Midianites?

📖 Judges 7:16,20

#4

What was the name of Gideon's father, who owned the altar to Baal that Gideon destroyed?

📖 Judges 6:11,30

#5

In Gideon's fleece test, what miraculous sign occurred on the first night?

📖 Judges 6:37-38

#6

What did Gideon's second fleece test involve?

📖 Judges 6:39-40

#7

Who was the Midianite commander that Gideon pursued and killed after the initial victory at the valley?

📖 Judges 7:25

#8

What request did the men of Ephraim make to Gideon after he had defeated the Midianites?

📖 Judges 8:1

#2

300

Judges 7:6-7 describes how the Lord selected 300 men who lapped water with their hands while cupping them, reducing Gideon's army to this specific number.

Judges 7:6-7

#1

32,000

Judges 7:3 states that Gideon gathered 32,000 men initially, but the Lord told him his army was too large, leading to the famous reduction of his fighting force.

Judges 7:3

#4

Joash

Judges 6:11 and 6:30 identify Gideon's father as Joash, whose altar to Baal was torn down by Gideon on God's command, sparking conflict with the townspeople.

Judges 6:11,30

#3

Trumpets and torches

Judges 7:16 and 7:20 reveal that Gideon gave his men trumpets and empty jars with torches inside, which they broke to create a psychological advantage rather than relying on conventional weapons.

Judges 7:16,20

#6

The fleece remained dry while the ground was covered with dew

In Judges 6:39–40, Gideon asked God to reverse the sign for his second test: "Let me make just one more test with the fleece. This time make the fleece dry and let the ground be covered with dew." God did so that night.

Judges 6:39-40

#5

The fleece was wet and the ground was dry

Judges 6:37-38 describes how Gideon asked for the dew to soak the fleece while the ground remained dry, and God granted this sign to confirm His will.

Judges 6:37-38

#8

To allow them to capture the kings Zebah and Zalmunna

Judges 8:1 indicates that the men of Ephraim were upset that Gideon had not called them to join the initial battle, demanding a share in capturing the Midianite kings.

Judges 8:1

#7

Oreb

Judges 7:25 identifies Oreb as one of the Midianite princes that the men of Ephraim captured and killed, with his blood flowing at the rock of Oreb (meaning 'raven').

Judges 7:25

#9

After his military victory, what did Gideon request from the Israelites that later became problematic?

📖 Judges 8:24-27

#10

What was the name of Gideon's son by a concubine in Shechem who later became a significant figure in Israelite history?

📖 Judges 8:31,9:1-6

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#10

Abimelech

Judges 8:31 and 9:1-6 reveal that Gideon had a son named Abimelech by a Shechemite concubine, who later made himself king and is recorded as one of Israel's judges, though his reign was marked by conflict.

Judges 8:31,9:1-6

#9

Gold rings from the spoils of the Midianites

Judges 8:24-27 describes how Gideon collected gold earrings from the spoils and made an ephod, which became an object of idolatry for Israel and a snare to Gideon's household.

Judges 8:24-27

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