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In The Bible it clearly states that Gideon defeated the midianites.

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The story of Gideon is God's choice to use the least in worldly stature to deliver the strength of His promises. Through faith and obedience Gideon is able to do what an entire unbelieving nation could not in defeating the enemy. Gideon glorifies God and in the process is glorified in his deeds. Gideon was a chosen by God as a 'judge' to deliver Israel during the period of the Judges as recorded in the book of that name. Specifically he attacked, with 300 men, a greatly superior force (numerically) of Midianites who had invaded the land of Israel. The account of Gideon is recorded in Judges chapters 6 through 8.


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How did Gideon defeat the Midianites in battle?

Gideon defeated the Midianites by using a small army of only 300 men and surprising them with torches and trumpets in the middle of the night. The noise and confusion caused the Midianites to turn on each other, leading to their defeat.


Why did Gideon defeat the Midianites?

With only 300 soldiers Gideon and his men frightened the Midianite armies with trumpets and lights, the Midionites flee and are defeated by Israel. With 300 hundred trumpets blaring away as well as three hundred lights being waved about it was enough to frighten the Midianites, so much so that they were not sure who the enemy was and so fought among themselves. They were pursued by the Isaelites, their princes captured and killed and their army defeated.


What religion were the Midianites?

christian


Who was the mother of the midianites?

Zipporah


Did circumcision have any significance to the Midianites?

We are not told in the Bible about Circumcision and the Midianites. You might find something in Midianite history.


How many Midianites were there in the biblical account of the battle in the book of Judges?

In the biblical account of the battle in the book of Judges, there were about 135,000 Midianites.


What did God promise to do in order to defeat the Midianites?

God promised to help Gideon defeat the Midianites by giving him strength and guidance in battle.


Whom did the Midianites sell Joseph to?

Genesis 37:36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.


Which judge delivered israel from the Midianites?

Gideon


Who did God give power to defeat the Midianites?

Moses


What was the character of the Midianites?

The Midianites were a nomadic people who inhabited the region east of the Jordan River. They were often hostile towards the Israelites, leading to conflicts between the two groups in the Bible.


What task was given to Gideon in the old testament?

defeat the Midianites;wipe them out