Judges 11:1

New Century Version

Jephthah was a strong soldier from Gilead. His father was named Gilead, and his mother was a prostitute.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:1

Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was honored by his master, and he had much respect because the Lord used him to give victory to Aram. He was a mighty and brave man, but he had a skin disease.

Hebrews 11:32

Do I need to give more examples? I do not have 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, “Who will lead us to attack the Ammonites? He will become the head of all those who live in Gilead.”

Judges 11:2

Gilead’s wife had several sons. When they grew up, they forced Jephthah to leave his home, saying to him, “You will not get any of our father’s property, because you are the son of another woman.”

Judges 6:12

The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!”

1 Samuel 12:11

So the Lord sent Gideon, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel. He saved you from your enemies around you, and you lived in safety.