The Life of Gideon — Hard Trivia

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did Gideon's second fleece test involve?

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

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

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

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