Judges 8:22
Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.
Cross-reference
Judges 9:8–15
Parallel
In Judges 9:8-15, Jotham's parable of the trees choosing a king directly responds to the people's request for Gideon to rule, illustrating the folly of human kingship.
1 Samuel 8:5
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 8:5, Israel again demands a king 'like all the nations', repeating the same rejection of God's rule seen here in Gideon's time.
1 Samuel 12:12
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 12:12, Samuel rebukes Israel for wanting a king when the Lord was their king, directly echoing Gideon's refusal and the principle here.
John 6:15
Parallel
In John 6:15, Jesus withdraws from the crowd wanting to make him king, paralleling Gideon's refusal of earthly kingship.