Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Gideon from the Bible

The popular game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" challenges players to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon through their film roles in six or fewer steps. Let’s try the same game with Gideon, a prominent figure in the Bible. Here are the six degrees connecting Gideon to Kevin Bacon:

Step 1: Gideon was a judge and military leader in ancient Israel.
Step 2: One of Gideon’s sons was named Abimelech.
Step 3: Abimelech was killed by a millstone thrown by a woman named Jael.
Step 4: Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite.
Step 5: Heber the Kenite was a descendant of Hobab, the brother-in-law of Moses.
Step 6: Moses was played by Charlton Heston in the movie "The Ten Commandments," which also starred Yul Brynner.
Bonus Step: Yul Brynner was in "The Ultimate Warrior" with Max von Sydow.
Final Step: Max von Sydow was in "Sleepless" with Kevin Bacon.

Interesting details/trivia about the people mentioned:

Gideon was known for his doubt and insecurity, but God used him to defeat the Midianites with only 300 men (Judges 6-8).
The name Abimelech means "my father is king," reflecting his ambition to be a ruler (Judges 9).
Jael’s act of killing Abimelech is celebrated in a song in Judges 5.
Hobab was a Midianite who joined Moses and the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness (Numbers 10:29-32).
Charlton Heston won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ben-Hur in the 1959 movie of the same name.
Max von Sydow was a Swedish actor known for his roles in "The Seventh Seal," "The Exorcist," and "Game of Thrones."

As for a Bible verse related to Gideon, consider Judges 6:12, where the angel of the Lord says to him, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." Despite his doubts and fears, Gideon was able to trust in God’s strength and lead his people to victory.