Commentators unanimously praise Gideon for refusing the offer of a hereditary crown. He rightly understood that Israel was a theocracy, a nation where God alone is the ultimate ruler. As John Gill explains, Gideon recognized that the choice of a king belonged to God, not the people. His declaration, 'Jehovah shall rule over you,' serves as a powerful reminder for all leaders to deflect personal glory and point people toward God's sovereignty.