Gideon's Fleece
God confirmed His promise to Gideon with a wet fleece on dry ground and a dry fleece on wet ground.
Called to deliver Israel from Midian, Gideon asked for a sign. He laid a fleece on the threshing floor: the first night, the fleece was soaked with dew while the ground stayed dry. The second night, the fleece stayed dry while the ground was wet with dew. By this sign Gideon knew the Lord would save Israel by his hand.
God
Ophrah, in the land of Israel
What Happened
Key KJV Scriptures
"Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said."
Spiritual Significance
God patiently confirmed His word to a fearful man. Gideon became one of the great deliverers in the book of Judges and is named among the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:32).
Lesson for Today
God is patient with weak faith — but the goal is to move from signs to obedience. Trust His word more than the next confirmation.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it right to 'put out a fleece' today?
Gideon's fleece was a unique Old Testament event tied to a specific call. Christians have something better: the written Word and the indwelling Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 16:13).
What happened after the fleece?
Gideon led just 300 men, with trumpets, pitchers, and lamps, to defeat a Midianite army of over 135,000 (Judges 7-8).
Where in the Bible is the miracle of Gideon's Fleece?
The miracle of Gideon's Fleece is recorded in Judges 6:37 (KJV).
Who performed the miracle of Gideon's Fleece?
Scripture records that God carried out this miracle at Ophrah, in the land of Israel. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).
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