Gideon

Gideon—Nephite patriot [c. 145–91 B.C.]

strong man, enemy to King Noah³, Mosiah 19:4.
fights with king, spares king’s life, Mosiah 19:5–8.
sends men into wilderness to search for king and priests, Mosiah 19:18–24.
counsels with Limhi regarding dealings with Lamanite king, Mosiah 20:17–22.
proposes plan for escaping from Lamanites, Mosiah 22:3–9.
teacher in Church, withstands Nehor, Alma 1:7–8.
is slain by Nehor, Alma 1:9 (2:1, 20; 6:7; 14:16).
valley named after Gideon, Alma 2:20.
city named after Gideon, Alma 6:7.