שופטים, פרק ח׳, פסוק כ״ט

Following great military victories and a firm refusal to establish a monarchy, Jerubbaal returns to his private life. This transition marks a period of deep peace and stability, allowing the leader to step away from the battlefield and the heavy daily burden of managing the nation. He experienced complete rest and was no longer required to fight, as no new enemies threatened Israel and the land remained quiet [רד״ק, מלבי״ם].

Choosing to remain at home reveals that he did not invest much effort into actively directing the public, preferring a calm and relaxed life instead [מצודת דוד]. However, stepping back from the public eye did not harm his high standing. Even though he was never crowned king, his strong reputation spoke for itself. He continued to receive great respect, serving as a leader and a judge directly from his own home [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Embracing this quiet, domestic existence is also what gave him the opportunity to build a large family, taking many wives and having many children [מצודת דוד].