Judges 8:22-24

The Message

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.”

²⁴ Then Gideon said, “But I do have one request. Give me, each of you, an earring that you took as plunder.” Ishmaelites wore gold earrings, and the men all had their pockets full of them.