Gideon

The book of Judges falls into the biblical timeline after God’s chosen people—the Israelites—have been brought to the Promised Land and have built a life for themselves there. However, they struggle with constant threats from enemy peoples and with their own persistent willingness to stray from the will and commands of God. In response to their difficulties, God raises up people to be judges—leaders meant to deliver the people from their enemies and guide them back to God and his ways. Gideon is one such judge.