Old Testament
Gideon for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
God chose Gideon, who felt small and weak, to rescue Israel. God made Gideon's army smaller and smaller, down to 300 men with trumpets and jars, so everyone would know the victory came from God.
Read it: Judges 6–7
Memory verseZechariah 4:6
Big ideasGod uses the weak · Courage · Trust
Gideon Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Gideon in the Bible?
You can read it in Judges 6–7.
What is the story of Gideon about?
God chose Gideon, who felt small and weak, to rescue Israel. God made Gideon's army smaller and smaller, down to 300 men with trumpets and jars, so everyone would know the victory came from God.
What can kids learn from Gideon?
Big ideas to teach: God uses the weak, Courage, Trust.