He came to the men of Succoth, and said, See Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom you did taunt me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your men who are weary?
And Gideon answered them, I will not rule over you, and neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you ( Judges 8:23 ).