The Qur’an vs. The Bible (Part I): Comparing Historical Claims
The Qur’an’s historical account of the story of Gideon contradicts that of the historical account found in the Bible. The Qur’an claims that King Saul’s army was cut down in size to fight Goliath and his warriors, while the Bible claims that Gideon’s army was cut down in size to fight the Midianites. The question then becomes: Which account is correct?