Judges 8:22
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.”Judges 8:22
What Does Judges 8:22 Mean?
Judges 8:22 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 8, verse 22 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Judges 8:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 8:1“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”Genesis 37:28“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”Judges 9:8“The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.”John 6:15“When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.”Deuteronomy 33:5“And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.”1 Samuel 8:5“And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”1 Samuel 12:12“And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.”
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