Judges 8:23 cpdv — And he said to them: “I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over y…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to them: “I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over you.” "

— Judges 8:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 8 — Context

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And he said to Jether, his firstborn son, “Rise up, and put them to death.” But he did not draw his sword. For he was afraid, being still a boy.

21

And Zebah and Zalmunna said: “You should rise up and rush against us. For the strength of a man is in accord with his age.” Gideon rose up, and he killed Zebah and Zalmunna. And he took the ornaments and studs, with which the necks of the royal camels are usually adorned.

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And all the men of Israel said to Gideon: “You should rule over us, and your son, and your son’s son. For you freed us from the hand of Midian.”

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And he said to them: “I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over you.”

24

And he said to them: “I petition one request from you. Give me the earrings from your spoils.” For the Ishmaelites were accustomed to wear gold earrings.

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They responded, “We are very willing to give them.” And spreading a cloak on the ground, they cast upon it the earrings from the spoils.

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And the weight of the earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold, aside from the ornaments, and necklaces, and purple garments, which the kings of Midian were accustomed to use, and aside from the gold chains on the camels.

Judges 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 8:23 say?
Judges 8:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to them: “I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over you.” ”
Where is Judges 8:23 in the Bible?
Judges 8:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 23.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 8:23.
What translation should I read Judges 8:23 in?
Judges 8:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 8:23?
Judges 8:23 reads (CPDV): “And he said to them: “I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over you.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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