Judges 8:23

And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the Lord shall rule over you.

Cross-references

Judges 2:18 Parallel

Judges 2:18 describes God raising judges to save Israel, illustrating the Lord's direct rule that Gideon affirms instead of a human king.

Judges 9:8 Contrast

In Judges 9:8, the parable of trees seeking a king contrasts Gideon's refusal to rule, highlighting Israel's turn from theocracy.

In Judges 10:18, Israel again seeks a human head to lead them in battle, echoing the earlier desire for Gideon to rule despite God's kingship.

In Judges 11:9-11, Jephthah accepts leadership while invoking the Lord, contrasting Gideon's refusal of human rule and insistence on God's sole kingship.

In 1 Samuel 8:6, the people's demand for a king displeases Samuel, contrasting Gideon's declaration that the Lord alone rules.

In 1 Samuel 8:7, God says the people have rejected Him as king, directly contradicting Gideon's affirmation of the Lord's rule.

In 1 Samuel 10:19, Samuel states the people rejected God their King, contrasting Gideon's earlier insistence on divine rule.

In 1 Samuel 12:12, Samuel reminds Israel they demanded a king though the Lord was their King, contrasting Gideon's refusal.

In Isaiah 33:22, the Lord is proclaimed as judge, lawgiver, and king, echoing Gideon's confession that the Lord rules.

In Luke 22:24-27, Jesus teaches that the greatest must be servant, not lord over others, echoing Gideon's rejection of earthly rule.

1 Peter 5:3 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:3, Peter instructs elders not to domineer but be examples, reflecting Gideon's model of refusing lordship.

1 Samuel 8:1 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 8:1, Samuel's sons become judges, leading to Israel's demand for a king — contrasting Gideon's refusal to set up a monarchy.

In Isaiah 63:19, the people lament being as if God never ruled them, contrasting Gideon's assertion that He does rule.

In 2 Corinthians 1:24, Paul says he does not lord over faith, paralleling Gideon's refusal to rule and pointing to God's authority.