Judges 8:23

New Century Version

But Gideon told them, “The Lord will be your ruler. I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you.”

Cross References

Psalm 10:16

The Lord is King forever and ever. Destroy from your land those nations that do not worship you.

Psalm 149:2

Let the Israelites be happy because of God, their Maker. Let the people of Jerusalem rejoice because of their King.

Isaiah 33:22

This is because the Lord is our judge. The Lord makes our laws. The Lord is our king. He will save us.

Isaiah 63:19

We have become like people you never ruled over, like those who have never worn your name.

2 Corinthians 1:24

We are not trying to control your faith. You are strong in faith. But we are workers with you for your own joy.

1 Peter 5:3

Do not be like a ruler over people you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.

Judges 10:18

The leaders of the people of Gilead said, “Who will lead us to attack the Ammonites? He will become the head of all those who live in Gilead.”

Judges 2:18

When their enemies hurt them, the Israelites cried for help. So the Lord felt sorry for them and sent judges to save them from their enemies. The Lord was with those judges all their lives.

Judges 8:22

The people of Israel said to Gideon, “You saved us from the Midianites. Now, we want you and your son and your grandson to rule over us.”

1 Samuel 10:19

But now you have rejected your God. He saves you from all your troubles and problems, but you said, ‘No! We want a king to rule over us.’ Now come, stand before the Lord in your tribes and family groups.”

1 Samuel 12:12

But when you saw Nahash king of the Ammonites coming against you, you said, ‘No! We want a king to rule over us!’—even though the Lord your God was your king.