Gideon, Mighty Warrior Thru the Bible: Judges 6-8 This is Gideon story, the 5th judge of Israel during their early settlement. God called him a Mighty Warrior. He led Israel in victory against Midian - their captors. Until his death, Israel enjoyed peace for many years. After Gideon's passing Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord and did not remember God nor honor the family of Gideon for all he had done for them.