And animal AAF 10668 stop looking up on aerial gunnery compact which had now been entered into. The words seem to be inserted to explain how it was that the people, as affirmed the preceding clause, made him head and captain over them. The arrangement had first been concluded upon at Gilead between Jephthah and the elders. But this was not sufficient. He would have it solemnly repeated and ratified after entering the camp at Mizpeh, between himself and the whole assembled congregation. order to give it the utmost validity, and preclude all future misunderstanding, the people must confirm the act by their own choice, and this is said to have been done ‘before the Lord,' to indicate the religious and solemn manner which the transaction was conducted, as if under his immediate inspection and sanction. on 4. NET Note on spoke all his words This probably refers to the words recorded v. 9. Jephthah repeats the terms of the agreement at the LORD's sanctuary, perhaps to ratify the contract or to emphasize the Gileadites' obligation to keep their part of the bargain. Another option is to translate, Jephthah conducted business before the LORD Mizpah. this case, the statement is a general reference to the way Jephthah ruled. He recognized the LORD's authority and made his decisions before the LORD. Jephthah uttered That is, upon his elevation, he immediately retired to his devotion, and prayer spread the whole matter before God, both his choice to the office, and his execution of the office, as one that had his eye ever toward the Lord, and would do nothing without him; that leaned not to his own understanding or courage, but depended on the Almighty God, and his favour. This is ensample worthy of universal imitation; All Our Ways, whether great or apparently subordinate, let us acknowledge God and seek his direction. shall we make our way prosperous, and obtain that peace which passeth all understanding. Jephthah opened his campaign with prayer. Mizpah: This was east of the mountains of Gilead and hence called Mizpeh of Gilead to distinguish it from another place of the same name, west of the tribe of Judah. Jos 15 JEPHTHAH SPOKE ALL HIS WORDS BEFORE THE LORD MIZPAH to solemnize the agreement between Jephthah and the elders of Gilead that they would make him their ruler. Something had happened to this rejected by those closest to him, trekking off into the land of Tob, where he like others before him found that the wilderness experience and times of affliction reduce a to the place where he can only look to God for His direction and deliverance. Jephthah was a molded the furnace of rejection A R Fausset Barber comments that Fausset's work is of immeasurable value. Remains one of the finest treatments extant. A must for the expositor. Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD Mizpeh Judges 11 Jephthah sent messengers to the of the sons of Ammon, saying, What is between you and me, that you have come to me to fight against land? Jephthah uses 4 arguments with the Ammonites attempt to arrive at a peaceful end Sent messengers: this Jephthah acted accordance with the law of and hence the justice of his cause would appear more forcibly to the people. 20 21 Dt 2 20,11 Pr 25,9 Mt 18,16 Before declaring war, Jephthah tried peaceful negotiations with the Ammonites, but the negotiations failed. Nevertheless, this section does tell us two things about Jephthah: He knew the Scriptures and the history of his people, and he was not a hothead who was looking for a fight. Cathers Try peace first Jephthah's first move is to offer to make peace with the Ammonites. This is the proper thing to do Dt 20NLT As you approach a town to attack it, first offer its people terms for peace. writes, Ro 12KJV If it be possible, as much as lieth you, live peaceably with all men. A R Fausset Barber comments that Fausset's work is of immeasurable value. Remains one of the finest treatments extant. A must for the expositor. And Jephthah sent messengers unto the of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me that thou come against me to fight land? Krell Scene 3: Jephthah proclaims 's right to the land attempt to avoid