KJV ORIGINAL
And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jephthah made a promise to the LORD, saying, 'If you will definitely give me victory over the Ammonites,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jephthah is making a conditional promise to God, asking for victory in exchange for something he will offer in return.
📚 Historical Context
Jephthah was a military leader during Israel's period of the judges, around 1100 BC, when the nation was frequently attacked by neighboring peoples. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot who lived east of the Jordan River and were pressuring Israel for territory. Jephthah, despite being the son of a prostitute and initially rejected by his family, had been called back to lead Israel's army against this threat.
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