Judges 8:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:23 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 8:23 — KJV
“And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.”
— Judges 8:23 (KJV)
Judges 8:23 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 8:23
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:23: over, neither, son
“And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:23: rule, over, son
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:23: rule, over, son
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:23: rule, over, son
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:23: rule, over, son
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