By what specific sign did Gideon ask God to confirm His promise to save Israel from the Midianites?
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Correct answer: Dew on the fleece only, then on the ground only
Gideon sought confirmation twice using a wool fleece. First, he asked for the fleece to be wet while the ground stayed dry, and the next night, he asked for the ground to be wet while the fleece stayed dry.
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