By Gideon ' s answer, it evidently appears, that there was a spirit of idolatry in Israel: they desired, like the nations around, a king, thereby denying the government of God. If you consult these scriptures, they will serve to throw a light upon the subject: 1 Samuel 8:4-7 and 1 Samuel 12:1.
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Judges 8:23
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.