KJV ORIGINAL
So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Jephthah crossed over to fight against the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory over them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God gave Jephthah victory when he went to battle against the Ammonites who were oppressing Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the period of the Judges (around 1100 BC) when Israel had no king and was repeatedly oppressed by neighboring nations. The Ammonites had been attacking and conquering Israelite territory for 18 years, and Jephthah, despite being an outcast, was called upon to lead Israel's military response.
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