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Judges 12:1 · KJV

"And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire.
2And Jephthah said unto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye delivered me not out of their hands.
3And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you feel excluded?

2

What does it mean to you to seek reconciliation?

3

When have you confronted someone over a perceived slight?

Life Application

relationships

Consider reaching out to someone you feel has wronged you to discuss your feelings.

conflict

Reflect on how you can approach conflicts with a spirit of understanding rather than aggression.

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

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