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Jephthah (pronounced / ˈ dʒ ɛ f θ ə /; Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, Yīftāḥ) appears in the Book of Judges as a judge who presided over Israel for a period of six years (Judges 12:7). According to Judges, he lived in Gilead .
Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also bore him sons, and when they were grown up, they drove Jephthah away. “You are not ...
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 king (1050 B.C.). The Lord used him to free Israel from eighteen years of Ammonite oppression.
Jan 4, 2022 · Jephthah served as a judge over Israel for six years following the leadership of Jair. His account is recorded in Judges 11:1—12:7. First, Jephthah was a Gileadite but was born of a prostitute.
Jan 9, 2020 · Jephthah was a mighty warrior and brilliant military strategist. He attempted to negotiate with the enemy to prevent bloodshed. Men fought for him because he must have been a natural leader. Jephthah also called on the Lord, who endowed him with supernatural strength.
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 commitment to Yahweh. Of the Israelite tribe in Gilead (present northwest Jordan), he was banished from his home.
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 given his name to the territory of Gilead.
Dec 14, 2022 · Jephthah (pronounced /ˈdʒɛfθə/; Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, Yīftāḥ, “opened,” or “opener,” probably signifying “Yahweh will open”), was the ninth Judge who presided over Israel for a period of six years (Judges 12:7), following the leadership of Jair. His account is recorded in Judges 11:1-12:7.
Jephthah - Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah ...
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 his innocent daughter her life.
