Jephthah (pronounced / ˈdʒɛfθə /; Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, Yīftāḥ) appears in the Book of Judges as a judge who presided over Israel for a period of six years (Judges 12:7). According to Judges, …

Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also bore him sons, and when they were grown up, they drove Jephthah away.

Apr 22, 2024 · Jephthah was a leader in Israel during the time of the Judges. He’s best known for winning a decisive battle against an invading Ammonite army—and for a foolish oath that cost …

Jephthah was one of ancient Israel's eighteen Judges who sporadically governed God's people from the time of Joshua (who became the first Judge in 1398 B.C.) to the anointing of Saul as …

Jephthah, a significant figure in the Book of Judges, served as a judge and military leader during a tumultuous period in Israelite history. His leadership emerged during a time when the Israelites …

Jan 4, 2022 · Jephthah served as a judge over Israel for six years following the leadership of Jair. His account is recorded in Judges 11:1—12:7. First, Jephthah was a Gileadite but was born of …

Jephthah, a judge or regent (often a hero figure) of Israel who dominates a narrative in the Book of Judges, where he is presented as an exemplar of faith for Israel in its monotheistic …

Jephthah was the son of a man named Gilead. Some scholars have supposed that the real name of his father was unknown, so he was reputed to be the son of an eponymous hero who had …

JEPHTHAH (Heb. חָתְפִיּ), judge of Israel for six years and victor over the Ammonites (Judg. 11:1–12:7). According to Judges, Jephthah was the son of a harlot, and his father's name is …

Jephthah, a man who became renowned for his bravery, was the son of a harlot and a man named Gilead–which was also the name of the region where he lived. His half-brothers, sons …