When the Israelites asked Gideon to rule over them, what did he answer?

Answer: The LORD shall rule over you

Gideon declined: "I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you."

“Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Rule over us—you and your son and grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.” But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.””— Judges 8:22-23 (BSB)