a Hebrew judge who led the Israelites to victory over their Midianite oppressors (Judges 6:11–8:35)
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Gid•e•on
(gid′ē ən),USA pronunciation n.
- BibleAlso called Jerubbaal. a judge of Israel and conqueror of the Midianites. Judges 6–8.
- Religiona member of the Gideons International.
- a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "great destroyer.''
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