Do the Gideons get their name from that of one of the Twelve Judges?

Yes, the Gideons get their name from Gideon, one of the Twelve Judges of Israel mentioned in the Book of Judges in The Bible. The organization, founded in 1899, aims to spread the Christian faith by distributing Bibles, reflecting Gideon's role as a leader and warrior in the biblical narrative. The name symbolizes their mission to provide access to God's Word, just as Gideon led and inspired his people.