Judges 11:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Come,” they said, “be our commander, so that we can fight against the Ammonites.”

American Standard Version (1901)

and they said unto Jephthah, Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

Bible in Basic English

And they said to Jephthah, Come and be our chief so that we may make war against the children of Ammon.

Free Bible Version

“Come and be our army commander,” they asked Jepthah, “so we can fight the Ammonites.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And they saide vnto Iphtah, Come and be our captaine, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

Translation for Translators

They said to him, “Come with us and lead our army, and help us to fight against the men from the Ammon people-group!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

They said to Jephthah, “Come and be our leader that we may fight with the people of Ammon.”

Noah Webster Bible

And they said to Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

World English Bible

They said to Jephthah, “Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.”

Young's Literal Translation

and they say unto Jephthah, 'Come, and thou hast been to us for captain, and we fight against the Bene-Ammon.'

Context

Jephthah Delivers Israel

⁵and made war with them, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob.⁶“Come,” they said, “be our commander, so that we can fight against the Ammonites.”

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, Jephthah's background as an outcast is highlighted, as he was the son of a prostitute and was driven away by his family. Despite his past, Jephthah became a mighty warrior and leader in Israel, showcasing God's ability to use the unlikely and overlooked for His purposes. This narrative serves as a reminder that God's call and anointing are not limited by human standards or expectations, but rather by His sovereign will and grace. Jephthah's story encourages believers to trust in God's plan for their lives, knowing that He can transform their weaknesses into strengths for His glory.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they said unto Jephthah, come and be our captain,.... The general of their army, to conduct and lead on their forces; they did not propose him to be their king, being convinced by Abimelech's conduct that such a step would be wrong; nor did they say anything of his being their judge, having no other view than to serve their present exigence; besides, a judge was not one chosen by the people, but raised up of God, and which honour was conferred on Jephthah afterwards: that we may fight with the children of Ammon; with judgment, courage, and success; they did not make this proposal to him to save themselves from being engaged in the war, but that they might have one skilful in military affairs at the head of them, to instruct them in the art of war, and lead them on in a regular manner, and animate them by his brave example.