The men from Ephraim's tribe complained that they were not part of the mix and they wanted to take part in the fight but more importantly - the glory of the victory. They were the most important tribe in the area and felt slighted at this. Similar circumstances to what took place in Chapter 8 but Gideon was more diplomatic towards them. Unfortunately, Jephthah was not so... He stood by his ground that he felt it wasn't necessary to involve them and besides, it was the Lord who gave them the victory and it wasn't dependent upon which army it was. There was a conflict that arose between he and the belligerent tribe and as a result, 42,000 men were killed at the Jordan river and thus reducing the tribe and their prominence in the area. Jephthah reigned for a total of six years and was was buried near his town of Gilead.
All in all, a good judge who with all his faults depended upon the Lord for his strength and his victories.
Looking forward to going home and attending a marriage seminar later in SI and finishing it up early tomorrow. Hopefully, the weather won't be too funky. Actually glad for Monday's holiday so I can enjoy Sunday evening at home.
Praise for today: I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord". Psalm 122:1
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