Judges 11:14

¹³The king of the Ammonites answered Jephthah’s messengers, “When Israel came up out of Egypt, they seized my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and all the way to the Jordan. Now, therefore, restore it peaceably.”¹⁴Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites¹⁵to tell him, “This is what Jephthah says: Israel did not take away the land of Moab or of the Ammonites.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, Jephthah sends a message to the king of the Ammonites, seeking to clarify the reasons for the conflict between the Israelites and the Ammonites. Jephthah recounts the history of Israel's possession of the land of Gilead, emphasizing that the Lord had given it to them. His message reflects a desire for peace and justice, showing a willingness to resolve the dispute through dialogue and reason rather than violence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon. Being willing to give him all the satisfaction he could, and if possible live peaceably with him, and prevent the effusion of blood. And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon. Being willing to give him all the satisfaction he could, and if possible live peaceably with him, and prevent the effusion of blood. Judges 11:15 jdg 11:15 jdg 11:15 jdg 11:15And said unto him,.... By his messengers: thus saith Jephthah; in a majestic style, as governor of Israel: Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon; they were charged not to take any, nor did they take any that belonged to any of these countries, or that was then in the possession of either of them, Deu 2:9 what they did take was in the hands of Sihon and Og, and they had obtained it by conquest, and so no more belonging to either of these.