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.
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he traveled through Gilead and Manasseh, then passed through Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he went on to fight the Ammonites.
God's Spirit empowered Jephthah and guided him as he prepared to lead Israel into battle against their enemies, the Ammonites.
📚 Historical Context
During the period of the Judges in ancient Israel, the nation was frequently led by individuals raised up by God to deliver them from foreign oppressors, as the people often cycled through cycles of sin, judgment, and deliverance. Jephthah, a warrior from the tribe of Gilead, was empowered by the Spirit of the LORD in this verse as he prepared to confront the Ammonites, who were invading Israelite lands and threatening their security. He traveled through regions like Gilead and Manasseh to rally forces, marking the beginning of his campaign as a divinely appointed leader.
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