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
This occurs during the period of the Judges (around 1100 BC) when Israel had no central king and was led by temporary military leaders called judges. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot who lived east of the Jordan River and frequently clashed with Israel over territorial disputes. Jephthah, though born illegitimately and initially rejected by his family, had become a skilled warrior whom the Israelites called upon to defend them.
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