A judge from the tribe of Manasseh, also known as Gideon and Jerubbaal, who lived before Israel's Monarchy, son of Joash and father of Jether, Abimelech, and Jotham.
About Jerubbesheth (Gideon)
Another name for the Israelite judge Gideon (2 Samuel 11:21)
See Gideon.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Joash
- Children 3
- Jether (Judges 8:20), Abimelech (Son of Gideon), Jotham
Key References
Who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If he asks you this, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’”
All Scripture References (1)
2 Samuel (1)
Who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If he asks you this, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’”