Gideon's Phalanx

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military formation
gptkbp:armament jars
trumpets
torches
gptkbp:associatedWith faith in God
Gideon
victory through faith
Judges 6-8
gptkbp:characteristics small but effective
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of faith
gptkbp:depictedIn art and literature
films and media
gptkbp:famousFor unconventional tactics
gptkbp:foughtAgainst Midianite army
gptkbp:historicalContext Biblical history
gptkbp:historicalImpact influenced later military leaders
inspired revolutions
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Book of Judges
gptkbp:historicalSignificance example of divine intervention
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gideon's Phalanx
gptkbp:influenced Christian_teachings
gptkbp:influencedBy divine guidance
God's command
gptkbp:inspiration military strategies
modern military tactics
gptkbp:inspiredBy angelic visitation
gptkbp:knownFor strategic planning
strategic deception
faith-based leadership
leadership under pressure
gptkbp:leadership Gideon
gptkbp:location gptkb:Midian
gptkbp:minister Judges 7
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Midian
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:victory_over_Midianites
liberation_of_Israel
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Gideon's_campaign
Old Testament narratives
Israelite_history
gptkbp:resultedIn defeat of a larger army
gptkbp:size 300 men
gptkbp:symbolizes courage and faith
gptkbp:tactics psychological warfare
surprise attack
light manipulation
noise distraction
surrounding enemy
gptkbp:timePeriod 12th century BC
gptkbp:usedIn spiritual teachings
sermons and teachings