Gideon is a biblical figure from the Old Testament, known for his role as a judge and military leader of the Israelites. His story is primarily found in the Book of Judges, where he is called by God to save the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Gideon is famous for his faith and for testing God with a fleece to confirm his divine mission. Gideon gathered an army to confront the Midianites but was instructed by God to reduce his forces to just 300 men. With this small group, he achieved a surprising victory through clever tactics and the element of surprise, demonstrating that faith and obedience to God can lead to triumph against overwhelming odds.