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Version as of 06:31, 12 August 2016
Gidon's Testing of Hashem
Exegetical Approaches
Self doubt
Gidon did not doubt Hashem's abilities but whether he and/or the nation were worthy of Hashem's salvation.
Sources:R. Saadia Gaon, Abarbanel, Malbim
Lack of Faith
Gidon did not have full belief in Hashem, and therefore repeatedly asked for signs that Hashem would indeed bring salvation.
Sources:perhaps Ralbag
Was Gidon a prophet – According to Ralbag, Gidon himself did not have prophetic status and every place in the chapters which presents Hashem as speaking with him,
Intervening Events
Although Gidon initially trusted in the words of the angel, intervening events led him to question the promise of salvation.
Sources:Prof. Y. Elitzur
