Judges 11:9

"The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “Therefore we have turned again to you now, that you may go with us and fight with the children of Ammon. You will be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”"

Key Reflection

The elders of Gilead turned to Jephthah, recognizing his leadership potential and past connection to their region. By appealing to him as a leader and promising him supremacy over all inhabitants of Gilead, they aimed to secure his support in their conflict with the Ammonites, leveraging his reputation and influence for mutual benefit.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Jephthah made his own aggrandisement the condition of his delivering; his country. The circumstances of his birth and long residence in a pagan land were little favorable to the formation of the highest type of character. Yet he has his record among the faithfulHebrews 11:32.

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