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34 The Lord's Spirit took control of Gideon, and Gideon blew a trumpet as a signal for the men in the Abiezer clan to follow him. 35 He also sent messengers to the tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, telling the men of these tribes to come and join his army. Then they set out toward the enemy camp.

36-37 Gideon prayed to God, “I know that you promised to help me rescue Israel, but I need proof. Tonight I'll spread a sheep skin on the stone floor of that threshing-place over there. If you really will help me rescue Israel, then tomorrow morning let there be dew on the skin, but let the stone floor be dry.”

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34 Then the Spirit of the Lord came on(A) Gideon, and he blew a trumpet,(B) summoning the Abiezrites(C) to follow him. 35 He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, calling them to arms, and also into Asher,(D) Zebulun and Naphtali,(E) so that they too went up to meet them.(F)

36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save(G) Israel by my hand as you have promised—

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