Gideon (Book of Mormon)

According to the Book of Mormon, Gideon was a faithful Nephite leader, and a strong man and an enemy to King NoahMosiah 19: 4-8. After King Noah's expulsion and death by fire, Gideon counseled with Noah's son, King Limhi in Mosiah 20: 17-22. He proposed a plan for escaping from Lamanite bondageMosiah 22: 3-9. Gideon grew to be an old man and was killed by NehorAlma 1:8-10. After his mortal death, a city of the Nephites was named after him. 
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