Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah.
Jephthah was a Gileadite whom God raised up as a deliverer for Israel. His mission was to confront the Ammonites and break their power after Israel had endured eighteen years of oppression. His victory followed Israel's repentance in putting away foreign gods and serving the Lord, whose hearing of their prayers marked the beginning of His help.
Jephthah was a Gileadite whom God raised up as a deliverer for Israel. His mission was to confront the Ammonites and break their power after Israel had endured eighteen years of oppression. His victory followed Israel's repentance in putting away foreign gods and serving the Lord, whose hearing of their prayers marked the beginning of His help.