Judges 8:21-23

The Message

²¹ Zebah and Zalmunna said, “Do it yourself—if you’re man enough!” And Gideon did it. He stepped up and killed Zebah and Zalmunna. Then he took the crescents that hung on the necks of their camels.

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²² The Israelites said, “Rule over us, you and your son and your grandson. You have saved us from Midian’s tyranny.”

²³ Gideon said, “I most certainly will not rule over you, nor will my son. God will reign over you.”