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Gideon's father, Joash, was the first to follow Gideon's leadership. He left Baal for the Lord, even though he was the keeper of the Baal shrine.
In an act commanded by God, Gideon destroyed a community altar to Baal and its Asherah pole.
Gideon met the angel of the Lord and became a hero. He destroyed the mixed Baal religion of his family and town. He then called his people to fight for the Lord.
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People
Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant" Joash: The father of Gideon, a judge of Israel
Glossary
Abiezer Abiezrite Amalek, Amalekites Armageddon Asher (Tribe) Gideon Gilead (Place) Joash Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of
Topics
Baal: An Idol of the Phoenicians, God of the Sun: Altars of, Destroyed by Gideon Courage: The Courage of Conviction: Gideon, in Destroying the Altar of Baal Decision: Gideon Iconoclasm: Destroyed by Gideon Idolatry: Folly of Joash: Father of Gideon Judge: Gideon Persecution of Gideon Religious Zeal: Gideon