# Gideon — Olney Hymns character guide

> Gideon in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0025-23-gideon-s-fleece

## Who they are

The timid judge whom God used to deliver Israel from Midian with a small army.

## In the story

### [Jehovah-Nissi—The Lord My Banner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/17-jehovah-nissi-the-lord-my-banner)

Mentioned as one whom God ordered forth to storm the invader's camp with a pitcher, lamp, and trumpets, leading to the overthrow of the host.

### [Gideon's Fleece](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/23-gideon-s-fleece)

The central figure whose fleece sign is used to illustrate God's sovereignty and grace.

### [Good Effects by Weak Means](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/39-good-effects-by-weak-means)

Overthrew a camp with a pitcher and a lamp, demonstrating that God's power is made perfect in weakness.

### [Cautions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/vi-cautions)

Referenced as an example of God reducing Israel's numbers to prevent boasting in their own strength.

### [The New Convert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/68-the-new-convert)

Referenced as an example of God reducing human strength to prevent boasting.

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