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He crossed Gilead and Manasseh, passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from there he advanced against the Ammonites. <a href="/nlt/judges/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> At that time the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he went throughout the land of Gilead and Manasseh, including Mizpah in Gilead, and from there he led an army against the Ammonites. <a href="/esv/judges/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD was upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites. <a href="/bsb/judges/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. <a href="/kjv/judges/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon. <a href="/nkjv/judges/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon. <a href="/nasb_/judges/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh; then he passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he went on to the sons of Ammon. <a href="/nasb/judges/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, so that he passed through Gilead and Manasseh; then he passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he went on to the sons of Ammon. <a href="/nasb77/judges/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, so that he passed through Gilead and Manasseh; then he passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he went on to the sons of Ammon. <a href="/lsb/judges/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the Spirit of Yahweh came upon Jephthah, so that he passed through Gilead and Manasseh; then he passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he went on to the sons of Ammon. <a href="/amp/judges/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites. <a href="/csb/judges/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, who traveled through Gilead and Manasseh, and then through Mizpah of Gilead. He crossed over to the Ammonites from Mizpah of Gilead. <a href="/hcsb/judges/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, who traveled through Gilead and Manasseh, and then through Mizpah of Gilead. He crossed over to the Ammonites from Mizpah of Gilead. <a href="/asv/judges/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon. <a href="/cev/judges/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the LORD's Spirit took control of Jephthah, and Jephthah went through Gilead and Manasseh, raising an army. Finally, he arrived at Mizpah in Gilead, where <a href="/erv/judges/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon. <a href="/gwt/judges/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the LORD's Spirit came over Jephthah. Jephthah went through Gilead, Manasseh, and Mizpah in Gilead [to gather an army]. From Mizpah in Gilead Jephthah went to attack Ammon. <a href="/gnt/judges/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah. He went through Gilead and Manasseh and returned to Mizpah in Gilead and went on to Ammon. <a href="/isv/judges/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, so he swept through Gilead and the territory of Manasseh, then swept through Mizpah in Gilead, and from Mizpah in Gilead he proceeded toward where the Ammonites were encamped. <a href="/msb/judges/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. <a href="/net/judges/11.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD's spirit empowered Jephthah. He passed through Gilead and Manasseh and went to Mizpah in Gilead. From there he approached the Ammonites. <a href="/nheb/judges/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the people of Ammon. <a href="/wbt/judges/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon. <a href="/web/judges/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Yahweh’s Spirit came on Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the Spirit of YHWH is on Jephthah, and he passes over Gilead and Manasseh, and passes over Mizpeh of Gilead, and he has passed over from Mizpeh of Gilead to the sons of Ammon. <a href="/ylt/judges/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the Spirit of Jehovah is on Jephthah, and he passeth over Gilead and Manasseh, and passeth over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he hath passed over to the Bene-Ammon. <a href="/slt/judges/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit of Jehovah will be upon Jephthah, and he will pass through Gilead and Manasseh, and he will pass through Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the sons of Ammon.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore the spirit of the Lord came upon Jephte, and going round Galaad, and Manasses, and Maspha of Galaad, and passing over from thence to the children of Ammon, <a href="/cpdv/judges/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the Spirit of the Lord rested upon Jephthah, and circling around Gilead, and Manasseh, and also Mizpah of Gilead, and crossing from there to the sons of Ammon, <a href="/nabre/judges/11.htm">New American Bible</a> The spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah. He passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and through Mizpah of Gilead as well, and from Mizpah of Gilead he crossed over against the Ammonites. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh. He passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead; and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon. <a href="/hpbt/judges/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH was on Naphthakh, and he passed through Gelad and Menasheh and he passed through to Metspaya of Gelad, and from Metspaya of Gelad he passed through to the children of Amon<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon. <a href="/sep/judges/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthae, and he passed over Galaad, and Manasse, and passed by the watch-tower of Galaad to the other side of the children of Ammon. <a href="/parallel/judges/11-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=3637" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/11.htm">Jephthah's Tragic Vow</a> 29<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">Then the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3316.htm" title="3316: yip̄·tāḥ (N-proper-ms) -- From pathach; he will open; Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine.">Jephthah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and he passed through</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Manasseh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">then through</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4708.htm" title="4708: miṣ·pêh (N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. The same as mitspeh; Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine.">Mizpah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: ḡil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4708.htm" title="4708: ū·mim·miṣ·pêh (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. The same as mitspeh; Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine.">And from there</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: ḡil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">he advanced</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">against the Ammonites.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> 30Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25</a> Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. <a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6</a> When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger. <a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon.the spirit<a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.<a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a> And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.<a href="/judges/10-17.htm">Judges 10:17</a> Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/1-11.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/10-9.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Jephthah</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/judges/10-9.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/judges/9-23.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/11-32.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Jephthah</a> <a href="/judges/12-4.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/judges/12-4.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Mizpeh</a> <a href="/judges/11-32.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 11</div>1. <a href="/judges/11-1.htm">The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead</a> 12. <a href="/judges/11-12.htm">The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain</a> 29. <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Jephthah's vow</a> 32. <a href="/judges/11-32.htm">His conquest of the Ammonites</a> 34. <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">He performs his vow on his daughter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah This phrase indicates divine empowerment for leadership and battle, a recurring theme in the Book of Judges. The Spirit of the LORD coming upon individuals is seen with other judges like Othniel (<a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a>) and Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>). This empowerment signifies God's approval and presence, enabling Jephthah to fulfill his role as a deliverer of Israel. It highlights the necessity of divine intervention for success in Israel's battles.and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh Gilead and Manasseh were regions east of the Jordan River. Gilead was known for its balm, a healing ointment, and was a significant area for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This movement through Gilead and Manasseh suggests Jephthah's rallying of support and troops from these territories, emphasizing the unity and cooperation needed among the tribes of Israel to face external threats.then through Mizpah of Gilead Mizpah of Gilead was a significant gathering place for the Israelites, often associated with covenant-making and military assembly (<a href="/judges/10-17.htm">Judges 10:17</a>). The name Mizpah means "watchtower," indicating a place of strategic importance. This location served as a rallying point for Jephthah's forces, underscoring the communal aspect of Israel's defense efforts.And from there he advanced against the Ammonites The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and frequent adversaries of Israel. Their conflict with Israel often revolved around territorial disputes and historical grievances. Jephthah's advance against the Ammonites marks the beginning of a divinely sanctioned military campaign. This action reflects the cyclical pattern in Judges of Israel's apostasy, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance through a judge. Jephthah's leadership and the Spirit's empowerment are crucial for Israel's deliverance from Ammonite oppression.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jephthah.htm">Jephthah</a> A judge of Israel, known for his leadership and vow. He was the son of Gilead and a harlot, initially rejected by his family but later called to lead Israel against the Ammonites. 2. <a href="/topical/s/spirit_of_the_lord.htm">Spirit of the LORD</a> Refers to the divine empowerment given to individuals in the Old Testament for specific tasks. In this context, it signifies God's presence and empowerment of Jephthah for battle. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was Jephthah's homeland and a significant area in Israel's history. 4. <a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a> One of the tribes of Israel, located partly in the region of Gilead. Jephthah's journey through Manasseh indicates the gathering of support and preparation for battle. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah_of_gilead.htm">Mizpah of Gilead</a> A city in Gilead where Jephthah likely gathered his forces. Mizpah often served as a place of assembly and decision-making in Israel's history. 6. <a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a> A neighboring nation and frequent adversary of Israel. The conflict with the Ammonites was a significant event during Jephthah's judgeship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a> Just as the Spirit of the LORD empowered Jephthah, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's purposes in their lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite Jephthah's background and initial rejection, God chose him for a significant task, demonstrating that God can use anyone for His glory. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_obedience.htm">Preparation and Obedience</a> Jephthah's journey through Gilead and Manasseh signifies preparation and obedience. Believers are called to prepare and be obedient to God's leading in their lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Jephthah's advance against the Ammonites shows faith in action. Believers are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting in God's empowerment and guidance. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> Jephthah's gathering of support from Gilead and Manasseh highlights the importance of community and support in fulfilling God's mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 11</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_god_stop_jephthah's_vow.htm">Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_dead_sea's_biblical_role.htm">What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what's_mizpah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_gouge_eyes_as_submission_in_1_sam_11.htm">In 1 Samuel 11:1-2, how could gouging out the right eye of every Israelite realistically have served as a sign of submission without stronger resistance or outside intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah.--A weaker expression is used than that which is applied to Gideon in <a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>. It implies, as R. Tanchum rightly says, that he was endowed with the courage and wisdom without which success would have been impossible. The phrase no more involves a complete inspiration of Jephthah than it does in the case of Samson; nor is it meant to imply the least approval of many of his subsequent actions. It furnished the power which he needed to work out the deliverance--and that only. To hold up characters like Jephthah and Samson as religious examples, except (as is done in <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm" title="And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:">Hebrews 11:32</a>) in the one special characteristic of faith displayed at memorable crises, is to sacrifice the whole spirit of Scripture to the mis-interpretation of a phrase.(29) He passed over Gilead and Manasseh.--Rather, he went through (Vulg., circuiens). His object clearly was to collect levies and rouse the tribes--"He swept through the land from end to end to kindle the torch of war and raise the population" (Ewald).Passed over Mizpeh.--Perhaps, as in the next clause, to Mizpeh.Passed over unto the children of Ammon.--i.e., went to attack them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, as upon Othniel, upon Gideon, and upon Samson (<a href="/judges/3-16.htm">Judges 3:16</a>; <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>; <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a>; <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19</a>; <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14</a>). He passed over, i.e. he went all through, Gilead, and Manasseh, - for the purpose, no doubt, of collecting forces, - and passed over Mizpeh. It should be to Mizpeh. Mizpeh was the capital and mustering place of his army, and his base of operations (<a href="/judges/10-17.htm">Judges 10:17</a>; <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Judges 11:11</a>, note). Having organised his forces at Mizpeh of Gilead, he passed over to the children of Ammon, i.e. commenced his attack upon the invaders, as it is stated in ver. 32, which takes up the thread of the narrative. <a href="/commentaries/judges/11-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַתְּהִ֤י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Jephthah, יִפְתָּח֙ (yip̄·tāḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3316.htm">Strong's 3316: </a> Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah and he passed through וַיַּעֲבֹ֥ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on Gilead הַגִּלְעָ֖ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites then through וַֽיַּעֲבֹר֙ (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on Mizpah מִצְפֵּ֣ה (miṣ·pêh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4708.htm">Strong's 4708: </a> Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel of Gilead. גִלְעָ֔ד (ḡil·‘āḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites And from [there] וּמִמִּצְפֵּ֣ה (ū·mim·miṣ·pêh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4708.htm">Strong's 4708: </a> Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel he advanced עָבַ֖ר (‘ā·ḇar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on against the Ammonites. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">OT History: Judges 11:29 Then the Spirit of Yahweh came (Jd Judg. 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