But he worries they dont stand a chance against canaanite commander sisera and his modern technology. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. Jephthah is chosen as the captain of the armies of israelthe ammonites assail israel in warjephthah is guided by the spirit and defeats ammon. The story of jephthah is found in the old testament book of judges, chapters 1112. The book of judges chronicles israels historical and spiritual life in canaan. Judges 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The story of jephthah is found in the old testament book of judges, chapters 11 12. The israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the lord. Learn about her courage and prophecy in this video, part of our judges series and curriculum. Prophet deborah is the only female judge in the torah. Judges chapter 5 is known as the song of deborah, a text that exults in her victory over the canaanites. Book of judges summary israel continues to conquer canaan after the death of joshua, but fails to completely drive out the canaanites as god commanded. The book of judges recounts the battles between the israelites and enemies such as the canaanites, amorites, ammonites, arameans, midianites, and philistines.
Deborah assures barak theyve got god on their side. As deborah prophesied, a woman settles the score with sisera. Judges 11 niv jephthah the gileadite was a mighty bible gateway. Jephthah did not see this battle as primarily between two armies, but between the. The book of judges takes its name from the gifted leaders hebrew shopetim, who guided the fortunes of israel from the death of joshua to the days of samuel, israels last judge. These leaders were men especially raised up by god not only for their military prowess, but for their administrative abilities and spiritual discernment. It also recounts a number of battles and events that take place amongst the israelites themselves. Judges 11 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Deborah, one of the most talked about women in the bible, tells barak they should take on the canaanite army.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Jephthah gave all his orders in the presence of the lord in. Those that remain behind turn israel toward the worship of their idol gods not those gods. David guzik commentary on judges 11 describes how jephthah rises to. Chapter 4 is a narrative of the war, and chapter 5, the song of deborah, is a. Deborahs courage and wisdom in calling up an army to break hazors control gave the israelites 40 years of peace. Book of judges i old testament stories i animated childrens bible stories holy tales bible stories duration. Judges 4 niv deborah again the israelites did evil. He mustered all his troops and encamped at jahaz and fought with israel.
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