Judges 11:32
New International Version
Then Jephthah went over to fight the Ammonites, and the LORD gave them into his hands.

New Living Translation
So Jephthah led his army against the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory.

English Standard Version
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD gave them into his hand.

Berean Standard Bible
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand.

King James Bible
So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

New King James Version
So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

New American Standard Bible
So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD handed them over to him.

NASB 1995
So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.

NASB 1977
So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and Yahweh gave them into his hand.

Amplified Bible
Then Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight with them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.

Christian Standard Bible
Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD handed them over to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD handed them over to him.

American Standard Version
So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Jehovah delivered them into his hand.

Contemporary English Version
From Mizpah, Jephthah attacked the Ammonites, and the LORD helped him defeat them.

English Revised Version
So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Jephthah went to fight against Ammon. The LORD handed the people of Ammon over to him.

Good News Translation
So Jephthah crossed the river to fight the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory.

International Standard Version
Then Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites and attacked them. The LORD gave them into his control.

Majority Standard Bible
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand.

NET Bible
Jephthah approached the Ammonites to fight with them, and the LORD handed them over to him.

New Heart English Bible
So Jephthah passed over to the people of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

World English Bible
So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Yahweh delivered them into his hand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jephthah passes over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them, and YHWH gives them into his hand,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jephthah passeth over unto the Bene-Ammon to fight against them, and Jehovah giveth them into his hand,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jephthah will pass over to the sons of Ammon to war against them: and Jehovah will give them into his hand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jephte passed over to the children of Ammon, to fight against them: and the Lord delivered them into his hands.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jephthah crossed to the sons of Ammon, so that he might fight against them. And the Lord delivered them into his hands.

New American Bible
Jephthah then crossed over against the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his power.

New Revised Standard Version
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Naphthakh passed through to the sons of Amon to fight with them and LORD JEHOVAH delivered them into his hand
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jephthae advanced to meet the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the Lord delivered them into his hand.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jephthah's Tragic Vow
31then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” 32So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand. 33With a great blow he devastated twenty cities from Aroer to the vicinity of Minnith, as far as Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued before the Israelites.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

1 Samuel 12:11
So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

Deuteronomy 2:24-25
“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

Joshua 11:6-8
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” / So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army came upon them suddenly and attacked them, / and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors.

2 Kings 13:25
Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.

Psalm 44:3-7
For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. / You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. / Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. ...

Isaiah 41:10-13
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Exodus 23:31
And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.

Numbers 21:23-24
But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. / And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.

Joshua 10:8-10
The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” / After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise. / And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

1 Samuel 14:6-15
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...

2 Samuel 22:35-38
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. / You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. / You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

the Lord

Judges 1:4
And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men.

Judges 2:18
And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.

Judges 3:10
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.

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Judges 11
1. The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead
12. The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain
29. Jephthah's vow
32. His conquest of the Ammonites
34. He performs his vow on his daughter.














So Jephthah crossed over
The phrase "crossed over" signifies a decisive action taken by Jephthah, indicating a transition from preparation to engagement in battle. In Hebrew, the word used here is "עָבַר" (avar), which often implies passing over or through a boundary. This crossing is not just physical but also symbolic of Jephthah's commitment to fulfilling his vow and leading Israel against their oppressors. It reflects a moment of faith and courage, as Jephthah steps into the role God has called him to, despite his humble and tumultuous beginnings.

to the Ammonites
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, as recorded in Genesis 19:38, and were often in conflict with Israel. Historically, they occupied the region east of the Jordan River. Their enmity with Israel is rooted in territorial disputes and spiritual opposition, as they worshipped gods like Molech, which were abominations to the Israelites. This context highlights the spiritual and physical battle Jephthah was entering, representing a clash between the worship of Yahweh and pagan practices.

to fight against them
The act of fighting here is not merely a physical confrontation but a spiritual one as well. The Hebrew word "לְהִלָּחֵם" (lehilachem) implies engaging in warfare. This battle is a continuation of the struggle between the Israelites and the surrounding nations, which often served as a test of Israel's faithfulness to God. Jephthah's willingness to fight underscores his role as a judge and deliverer, chosen by God to lead His people to victory.

and the LORD delivered them
The phrase "the LORD delivered" is central to understanding the divine intervention in Israel's history. The Hebrew root "נָתַן" (natan) means to give or deliver, emphasizing that victory is a gift from God, not merely the result of human effort. This reflects the recurring biblical theme that God is the ultimate source of strength and victory for His people. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant and His power to save.

into his hands
The expression "into his hands" signifies the complete control and authority given to Jephthah over the Ammonites. In Hebrew, "בְּיָדוֹ" (beyado) indicates possession and dominion. This victory is not just a personal triumph for Jephthah but a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver Israel from their enemies. It illustrates the biblical principle that God empowers those He calls, equipping them to accomplish His purposes.

(32) So.--Rather, And. The clause does not refer in any way to Jephthah's vow, but merely resumes the narrative.

Verse 32. - So Jephthah. The narrator takes up again the thread of the narrative, which was interrupted at ver. 29, the words he passed over up, to the children of Ammon being repeated.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Jephthah
יִפְתָּ֛ח (yip̄·tāḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3316: Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah

crossed over
וַיַּעֲבֹ֥ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the Ammonites
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

to fight against them,
לְהִלָּ֣חֶם (lə·hil·lā·ḥem)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

and the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

delivered them
וַיִתְּנֵ֥ם‪‬‪‬ (way·yit·tə·nêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

into his hands.
בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (bə·yā·ḏōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand


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