I will not rule — As a king. The Lord shall rule — In a special manner, as he hath hitherto done, by judges, whom God particularly appointed and directed, even by Urim and Thummim, and assisted upon all occasions; whereas Kings had only a general dependance upon God.
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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.