Judg 8:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Gideon refused to become their king. He said, I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the Lord shall rule over you . Gideon wanted the people to remember that God alone should be their ruler. He did not want to take honor that belonged to God, or to start a royal family for himself. This showed both his humility and his respect for God’s authority (1 Corinthians 1:13 ).

‏ Judges 8:23

v. 23: Gideon refused to become their king. He said, I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the Lord shall rule over you . Gideon wanted the people to remember that God alone should be their ruler. He did not want to take honor that belonged to God, or to start a royal family for himself. This showed both his humility and his respect for God’s authority (1 Corinthians 1:13 ^a).