Gideon

American

[gid-ee-uhn] / ˈgɪd i ən /

noun

Also called Jerubbaal. (in the Bible) a judge of ancient Israel and conqueror of the Midianites.
a member of the Gideons International, a society founded in 1899 to place Bibles in hotel rooms.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “great destroyer.”

Gideon British

/ ˈɡɪdɪən /

noun

Old Testament a Hebrew judge who led the Israelites to victory over their Midianite oppressors (Judges 6:11–8:35)

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Palmer said Gideon is a fixture on the streets of their town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Gideon didn’t respond to inquiries for this article and, since the release of her prerecorded concession speech, has all but disappeared from political life.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

He was also criticised at home by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, as well as by US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Addressing him on X, Gideon Saar wrote: "You knowingly caused harm to our state in this disgraceful display - and not for the first time."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

No, Gideon was more “living by your wits” smart.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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