And Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me to fight in my land?
Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, 'What do you have against me? Why have you come to fight against me in my own land?'
Jephthah is trying to resolve a conflict peacefully by asking the Ammonite king why he's attacking Israel's territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, Israel was in a period of cyclical rebellion against God, leading to oppression by neighboring nations like the Ammonites. Jephthah, a warrior from Gilead who had been ostracized by his family, rose to lead Israel and first attempted diplomacy before engaging in conflict. This verse captures his initial effort to understand and address the Ammonites' claims through messengers, reflecting a biblical emphasis on seeking peace amid territorial disputes.
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