Jephthah (pronounced / ˈdʒɛfθə /; Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, Yiftāḥ) appears in the Book of Judges as a judge who presided over Israel for a period of six years (Judges 12:7).

Apr 22, 2024 · Jephthah was a leader in Israel during the time of the Judges. He’s best known for winning a decisive battle against an invading Ammonite army—and for a foolish oath that cost …

Jephthah, a judge or regent (often a hero figure) of Israel who dominates a narrative in the Book of Judges, where he is presented as an exemplar of faith for Israel in its monotheistic …

Jephthah was one of ancient Israel's eighteen Judges who sporadically governed God's people from the time of Joshua (who became the first Judge in 1398 B.C.) to the anointing of Saul as …

Jan 4, 2022 · First, Jephthah was a Gileadite but was born of a prostitute. Though a mighty warrior (Judges 11:1), he was driven away from the family as an adult because he was …

Jephthah, a significant figure in the Book of Judges, is remembered as a judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the oppression of the Ammonites. His account is primarily found in …

Jephthah was the son of a man named Gilead. Some scholars have supposed that the real name of his father was unknown, so he was reputed to be the son of an eponymous hero who had …

David Guzik commentary on Judges 11 describes how Jephthah rises to leadership in Israel and leads them into victory over the Ammonites.

Before going into battle with the Ammonites, Jephthah made a foolish vow: that if he were victorious, he would sacrifice to the Lord the first thing to emerge from his house upon his …

Judge of Israel during six years (Judges xii. 7); conqueror of the Ammonites. According to Judges xi. 1, he was a Gileadite, son of Gilead and a harlot. Driven from his father's house by his …