Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1162 BC

God confirms Gideon’s commission through the fleece of wool

Before leading Israel against the vast Midianite coalition, Gideon asked God for two miraculous signs on the threshing floor: dew only on the fleece with the ground dry, then dew only on the ground with the fleece dry.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 1162 BC · Note: Setting before Gideon mustered his 32,000 men at the spring of Harod.

Scripture References

Judges 6:36-40

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