KJV ORIGINAL
And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:
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And Jephthah sent messengers again to the king of the Ammonites:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jephthah is making a second diplomatic attempt to communicate with the Ammonite king before resorting to war.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period of the Judges when Israel had no central king and was repeatedly attacked by neighboring nations. Jephthah, who had been rejected by his own people but later called back to lead them, was trying to resolve the conflict with Ammon through negotiation rather than immediate warfare. The Ammonites were claiming territory that Israel had possessed for centuries.
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