Judges 12:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 12:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 12:2 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jephthah said unto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 12:2 — KJV
“And Jephthah said unto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye delivered me not out of their hands.”
— Judges 12:2 (KJV)
Judges 12:2 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 12:2
“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 12:2: jephthah, children, ammon
“And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon.”
Shares key themes with Judges 12:2: people, children, ammon
“And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. Abishai: Heb. Abshai”
Shares key themes with Judges 12:2: people, children, ammon
“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Shares key themes with Judges 12:2: people, great, children
“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”
Shares key themes with Judges 12:2: people, called, delivered
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