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The Israelites fully abandon the Lord, leading to 18 years of Ammonite oppression. On the east side of the Jordan, the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half of Manasseh are subjugated. The Ammonites are organized, militarily strong, and expanding their territory. Seeing the crisis, the elders of Gilead call Jephthah from the land of Tob, where he had been exiled. Jephthah, a skilled warrior but born of a marginalized family, is made leader to confront the Ammonite threat. He first attempts diplomacy, sending messengers to the Ammonite king, disputing their historical claim to the land, setting the stage for the battle and the vow that will define his leadership.
Highlights:
Israel abandons the Lord → oppression begins
Ammonites crush Israel, east of the Jordan
Jephthah’s exile in Tob → rise as mercenary leader
Elders of Gilead recruit Jephthah
Diplomatic message sent to the Ammonite king
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Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines
Satellite Bible Atlas by Schlegel
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The Israelites fully abandon the Lord, leading to 18 years of Ammonite oppression. On the east side of the Jordan, the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half of Manasseh are subjugated. The Ammonites are organized, militarily strong, and expanding their territory. Seeing the crisis, the elders of Gilead call Jephthah from the land of Tob, where he had been exiled. Jephthah, a skilled warrior but born of a marginalized family, is made leader to confront the Ammonite threat. He first attempts diplomacy, sending messengers to the Ammonite king, disputing their historical claim to the land, setting the stage for the battle and the vow that will define his leadership.
Highlights:
Israel abandons the Lord → oppression begins
Ammonites crush Israel, east of the Jordan
Jephthah’s exile in Tob → rise as mercenary leader
Elders of Gilead recruit Jephthah
Diplomatic message sent to the Ammonite king
Support & Engagement:
If you'd like to support The History of the Bible, visit our Patreon Page.
Your feedback is valuable to us! Share your thoughts and insights via our feedback form.
Let us know how our podcast has impacted you or someone you know by filling out our impact form.
If you have concerns about any information presented, please inform us via our correction form.
Hashtags:
Sources:
ESV Study Bible
ESV Archaeology Study Bible
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV)
New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NLT)
BiblicalArchaeology.org
ArmstrongInstitute.org
Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines
Satellite Bible Atlas by Schlegel

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