Judges 11:1

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Jephthah was a soldier from the region of Gilead. Jephthah’s father was named Gilead. His mother was a prostitute.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:1

Naaman, the commander of the Aramean king’s army, was respected and highly honored by his master. The Lord had given Aram a victory through Naaman. This man was a good soldier, but he had a skin disease.

Hebrews 11:32

What more should I say? I don’t have enough time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets.

Judges 10:18

The leaders of the people of Gilead said to each other, “Whoever starts the fight against Ammon will rule everyone who lives in Gilead.”

Judges 11:2

Gilead’s wife also gave birth to sons. When his wife’s sons grew up, they threw Jephthah out. They told him, “You’ll get no inheritance from our father. You’re the son of that other woman.”

Judges 6:12

The Messenger of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “The Lord is with you, brave man.”

1 Samuel 12:11

“Then the Lord sent Jerubbaal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel and rescued you from your enemies on every side so that you could live securely.