In the Book of Mormon, Gidgiddoni is a commander of the Nephite armies in the war between the Nephites and the Gadianton robbers. Chief judge Lachoneus appoints him to lead the armies because he has prophetic abilities. During periods of Nephite righteousness, selection of military leaders possessed of these spiritual gifts was standard practice. Gidgiddoni demonstrates his wisdom by refusing the people's desire to wage offensive war against the robbers.