Judges 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 11:5 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 11:5 — KJV
“And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of the land of Tob:”
— Judges 11:5 (KJV)
Judges 11:5 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 11:5
“And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:5: children, ammon, against
“And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, If ye bring me home again to fight against the children of Ammon, and the LORD deliver them before me, shall I be your head?”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:5: children, ammon, against
“And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. gathered...: Heb. were called”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:5: children, ammon, war
“Take the sum of the people, from twenty years old and upward; as the LORD commanded Moses and the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:5: children, war, israel
“He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.”
Shares key themes with Judges 11:5: war, against, israel
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