Judges 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 11:7 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 11:7 — NIV
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Cross-References for Judges 11:7
“Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “Suppose I go with you to fight against the Ammonites and the LORD delivers them to me, will I really be your head?””
Continues the same narrative and conversation with the elders of Gilead.
“So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and commander over them. And Jephthah repeated all his words before the LORD in Mizpah.”
Shows the resolution of the elders' request and Jephthah's acceptance.
“Then the LORD sent Jerub-Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies all around you, so that you lived in safety.”
Mentions Jephthah as a deliverer of Israel, similar to the role he assumes in Judges 11.
“The leaders of Gilead said to each other, “Whoever of us will begin the fight against the Ammonites shall be the head of all who live in Gilead.””
Provides the background and context for why the elders of Gilead are seeking a leader like Jephthah.
“Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His mother was a prostitute; and Gilead was his father.”
Provides the immediate context and background information about Jephthah.
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