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Gideon

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Gideon , or Jerubbaal , in the Bible, a 12th-century Israelite warrior of the tribe of Mannasseh, and one of the greater judges of Israel. The Book of Judges relates that Gideon was a strong opponent of the Baal cult. He defeated the Midianite oppressors and appeased the rival Ephraimites, thus securing a generation of peace for Israel. His decisive action gave rise to the phrase "Day of Midian," which came to denote Israelite victory over her enemies. Gideon refused to institute an hereditary monarchy in Israel because of his belief that God was the king of Israel. Author... Read more
Gideon v. Wainwright
Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963), argued 15 Jan. 1963...Court, Douglas, Clark, and Harlan concurring. Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with breaking and entering a poolroom with...misdemeanor, a felony under Florida law. Being without funds, Gideon requested that counsel be appointed for him; the ... Read more
Gideon
Gideon (1961), a play by Paddy Chayefsky . [ Plymouth Theatre , 236 perf.] God comes to earth as an Angel ( Fredric March ) and exhorts the young farmer Gideon ( Douglas Campbell) to lead his people against the Midianites. At first Gideon is disbelieving, but when the Angel performs miracles and even gives ... Read more

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