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Judges 11:3 Β· KJV

"Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him."

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Passage Context

1Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah.
2And Gilead's wife bare him sons; and his wife's sons grew up, and they thrust out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father's house; for thou art the son of a strange woman.
3Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him.
4And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.
5And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of the land of Tob:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle rejection or conflict within your family?

2

What does it mean to you to find community among those who are marginalized?

3

When have you felt the need to seek a new path away from conflict?

Life Application

community

Look for ways to support those who feel rejected or marginalized in your community.

leadership

Consider how you can lead and inspire others, even in difficult circumstances.

People in This Verse

JephthahOT

Jephthah was a judge of Israel known for his military leadership and tragic vow. He led Israel against the Ammonites and faced challenges from his own people.

First appearance: Judges 11:1

Places in This Verse

Tob

The land of Tob was a refuge for those fleeing conflict, often associated with outcasts and marginalized individuals.

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