Introduction:
Jerub-baal is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known primarily as another name for Gideon, a judge of Israel. His account is found in the Book of Judges, where he emerges as a deliverer of Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. The name "Jerub-baal" reflects a pivotal moment in Gideon's life and mission, symbolizing his confrontation with idolatry and his role as a leader chosen by God.

Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Jerub-baal" means "Let Baal contend against him" or "Baal will contend." This name was given to Gideon after he destroyed the altar of Baal, a Canaanite deity, as recorded in Judges 6:32. The name signifies Gideon's defiance of Baal worship and his commitment to the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Biblical Account:
Gideon's account begins in Judges 6, where the Israelites are suffering under the oppression of the Midianites due to their disobedience to God. An angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, calling him a "mighty warrior" and commissioning him to save Israel (Judges 6:12). Despite his initial hesitance and feelings of inadequacy, Gideon accepts the divine call.

One of Gideon's first acts of obedience is the destruction of his father's altar to Baal and the Asherah pole beside it. He builds an altar to the Lord in its place, an act that earns him the name Jerub-baal. Judges 6:31-32 states, "But Joash said to all who stood against him, 'Would you plead Baal’s case for him? Would you save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If Baal is a god, let him contend for himself with the one who has torn down his altar.' So on that day he was called Jerub-baal, saying, 'Let Baal contend with him, because he has torn down his altar.'"

Role as a Judge:
As a judge, Jerub-baal (Gideon) leads a small army of 300 men to victory against the Midianites, following God's instructions to reduce the number of his troops to demonstrate that the victory was by divine intervention, not human strength (Judges 7:2-7). This miraculous victory underscores the theme of God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.

Legacy and Significance:
Jerub-baal's legacy is marked by his faithfulness to God and his role in turning Israel away from idolatry. His account is a testament to God's ability to use unlikely individuals to accomplish His purposes. Despite his initial doubts, Jerub-baal's obedience and courage serve as an example of faith in action.

References in Scripture:
Jerub-baal is mentioned in several passages beyond the initial account in Judges 6-8. His name appears in Judges 7:1, 8:29, 8:35, and 9:1-2, among others, often in the context of his leadership and the subsequent events involving his family and the Israelites.

Conclusion:
While Jerub-baal's account is primarily associated with Gideon's military exploits and his stand against idolatry, it also highlights the broader themes of faith, obedience, and divine deliverance that are central to the narrative of the Judges. His life serves as a reminder of the importance of fidelity to God amidst a culture of idolatry and moral compromise.3378. Yerubbaal -- "let Baal contend," a name of Gideon
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Phonetic Spelling: (yer-oob-bah'-al) Short Definition: Jerubbaal. ... Jerubbaal. ...
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The Crowning of Abimelech
... STORIES III THE CROWNING OF ABIMELECH. And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt
in his own house. ... is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/iii the crowning of abimelech.htm

'Fit, Though Few'
... 'Then Jerubbaal, who ... So he first earns his new name of Jerubbaal ('Let Baal plead'),
and is known as Baal's antagonist, before he blows the trumpet of revolt. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/fit though few.htm

Fragment xviii. And this was not Without Meaning; but that by ...
... And when he did not choose to partake with them in their idol-worship, they threw
the blame upon him: for "Jerubbaal" signifies the judgment-seat of Baal. ...
/.../fragments from the lost writings of irenaeus/fragment xviii and this was.htm

A Rich Man who was a Thief
... city to fight? Did you not know that they would shoot from the wall? Who
struck down Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal? Did not a woman ...
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Christ is Himself Present in Baptism, So that we Need not Consider ...
... [2859] When Scripture testifies that at the prayer of Jerubbaal, fire came down
from heaven, [2860] and again, when Elijah prayed, fire was sent forth and ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter v christ is himself.htm

On Fortitude. ...
... peace. Our fathers, however, as Joshua, the son of Nun, Jerubbaal, Samson,
and David, gained great glory also in war. 176. Fortitude ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xxxv on fortitude .htm

The Choice of Gideon was a Figure of Our Lord's Incarnation, The
... 1. When Jerubbaal, as we read, was beating out wheat [783] under an oak, he received
a message from God in order that he might bring the people of God from the ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/the choice of gideon was.htm

The King after Man's Heart
... And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered
you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.12. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the king after mans heart.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan"The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction
against the Hebrews"The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Britain's Mercies, and Britain's Duty
... would be to act the part of those ungrateful Israelites, who are branded in the
book of God, for not showing kindness to the house of "Jerub-Baal, namely Gideon ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/britains mercies and britains duty.htm

Jerubbaal (15 Occurrences)
... 11). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JERUBBAAL. jer ... Baal. See GIDEON.
Multi-Version Concordance Jerubbaal (15 Occurrences). Judges ...
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Jerub-baal (8 Occurrences)
Jerub-baal. Jerubbaal, Jerub-baal. Jerubba'al . Multi-Version Concordance ... (See
NIV). Jerubbaal, Jerub-baal. Jerubba'al . Reference Bible.
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Jerub-baal's (3 Occurrences)
...Jerub-baal's (3 Occurrences). Judges 9:2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the
men of Shechem: Which is better for you, that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who ...
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Jerubbesheth (1 Occurrence)
... JERUBBESHETH. jer-ub-be'-sheth, je-rub'-e-sheth (yerubbesheth, see JERUBBAAL, for
meaning): It is found once (2 Samuel 11:21) for JERUBBAAL. ... See JERUBBAAL. ...
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Jerubba'al (11 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 12:11 And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel,
and delivered you out of the hand of ... Jerub-baal, Jerubba'al. Jerub-baal's . ...
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Jotham (26 Occurrences)
... JOTHAM. jo'-tham (yotham, "Yahweh is perfect"; Ioatham): (1) The youngest son of
Gideon-Jerubbaal, the sole survivor of the massacre of his seventy brothers by ...
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Youngest (26 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:5 He went to his father's house at Ophrah, and killed his brothers the
sons of Jerubbaal, being seventy persons, on one stone: but Jotham the youngest ...
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Uprightly (32 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:16 Now therefore, if ye have dealt truly and uprightly, in that ye have
made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house ...
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Townsmen (18 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:2 Say now in the ears of all the townsmen of Shechem, Is it better for
you to be ruled by all the seventy sons of Jerubbaal or by one man only? ...
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Righteously (22 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:16 "Now therefore, if you have dealt truly and righteously, in that you
have made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his ...
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