Gidon's Testing of Hashem/2

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Gidon's Testing of Hashem

Exegetical Approaches

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Self doubt

Gidon did not doubt Hashem's abilities but whether he and/or teh nation were worthy of Hashem's salvation.

Sources:R. Saadia Gaon, Abarbanel, Malbim

Lack of Faith

Sources:perhaps Ralbag

Intervening Events

Sources:Prof. Y. Elitzur