Gideon
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Gideon
Summary
Gideon is a human biblical figure[1]. Born in Ophrah[2], he… he was born on 1252 BC[3]. He died in Ophrah[4]. He died on 1152 BC[5]. He worked as a military leader[6] and biblical judge[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Gideon's place of birth was Ophrah[2].
- Gideon passed away in Ophrah[4].
- Gideon was born on 1252 BC[3].
- Gideon died on 1152 BC[5].
- Burial took place at Ophrah[9].
- Gideon's father was Joash[10].
- A child of Gideon was Abimelech[11].
- A child of Gideon was Jotham[12].
- A child of Gideon was Jether[13].
- Gideon held citizenship in Israelites[14].
- Gideon is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[15].
- Gideon's professions included military leader[6].
- Gideon's professions included biblical judge[7].
- Gideon held the position of biblical judge[16].
- Gideon held the position of prophet[17].
- Gideon's religion is recorded as Mosaic Judaism[18].
- Gideon is recorded as male[19].
- Gideon's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[20].
- Gideon's Commons category is recorded as Gideon[21].
- Gideon's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
- Gideon's residence is recorded as Canaan[23].
- Gideon's given name is recorded as Gideon[24].
- Gideon's significant event is recorded as vision[25].
- Gideon's feast day is recorded as September 26[26].
- Gideon's work location is recorded as Palestine[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Ophrah[2], Gideon… he was born on 1252 BC[3]. His father was Joash[10]. He is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military leader[6] and biblical judge[7]. Positions held include biblical judge[16], a position[28] and prophet[17], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles[29].
Personal Life
Children include Abimelech[11], a human biblical figure[30]; Jotham[12], a human biblical figure[31]; and Jether[13], a human biblical figure[32]. Gideon's religion is recorded as Mosaic Judaism[18].
Death and Burial
Gideon died on 1152 BC[5]. He died in Ophrah[4]. Burial took place at Ophrah[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gideon include Gideon Force[33], a military unit[34], founded in 1941[35] and 2025 Gaza City offensive[36], an armed conflict[37].
Why It Matters
Gideon has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Gideon Force[33], a military unit[34], founded in 1941[35] and 2025 Gaza City offensive[36], an armed conflict[37].
FAQs
Where was Gideon born?
Gideon's place of birth was Ophrah[2].
Where did Gideon die?
Gideon died in Ophrah[4].
Who were Gideon's parents?
Gideon's father was Joash[10].