Judges 11:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 11:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 11:1 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. Jepht..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 11:1 — KJV
“Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. Jephthah: Gr. Jephthae an harlot: Heb. a woman an harlot”
— Judges 11:1 (KJV)
Judges 11:1 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 11:1
“Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. chief...: Heb. house of a father”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:1: now, son, heb
“Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead come the family of the Gileadites.”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:1: gileadite, son, gilead
“Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:1: now, son, heb
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:1: now, valour, son
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:1: now, valour, son
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