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Old TestamentJudges · Chapter 11

Judges 11:6

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 11:6 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Judges 11:6 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Judges 11:6 — KJV

And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

Judges 11:6 (KJV)

Judges 11:6 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.

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Explore the full Book of Judges — all 21 chapters

Cross-References for Judges 11:6

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 11:6: jephthah, may, fight

And Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me to fight in my land?

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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 11:6: jephthah, fight, children

So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

Shares key themes with Judges 11:6: jephthah, fight, children

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

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey