With 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 11:33? 2. How does Judges 11:33 demonstrate God's power in delivering His people? 3. What can we learn about faith from Jephthah's victory in Judges 11:33? 4. How does Jephthah's victory connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 20:1-4? 5. How can we apply Jephthah's reliance on God to our daily challenges? 6. What role does obedience play in achieving victory, as seen in Judges 11:33? 7. How does Judges 11:33 align with the concept of a loving God? 8. Why did God allow Jephthah to defeat the Ammonites in Judges 11:33? 9. What historical evidence supports the battle described in Judges 11:33? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 11? 11. Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him? 12. Ezekiel 33:11 - How can God claim He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked while other Old Testament passages describe mass destruction commanded by God? 13. Judges 6:14-15: If Gideon was the least in his family, do other biblical records or genealogical data contradict or confirm his lowly status? 14. Proverbs 17:11 describes a 'cruel messenger' sent against rebels. How can this align with the notion of a benevolent deity? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jephthah's background and initial rejection by his family influence his leadership style and relationship with God?2. In what ways does Jephthah's victory over the Ammonites reflect God's faithfulness to His promises to Israel? 3. How can Jephthah's account inform our understanding of making and keeping vows or commitments in our own lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from Jephthah's reliance on God before going into battle, and how can we apply this to our own decision-making processes? 5. How does Jephthah's inclusion in Hebrews 11 as a man of faith challenge or encourage you in your own faith journey?1. How does Jephthah's early life shape his later actions and decisions? 2. How might the Gileadites' act of accepting Jephthah as a leader after rejecting him earlier apply to present-day situations about forgiveness and second chances? 3. What does Jephthah's decision to reason with the king of Ammon before going to war reveal about his character? 4. Do you think Jephthah's vow to God was necessary for the victory? Why or why not? 5. What might have been different if Jephthah had specified his vow or not made a vow at all? 6. How does this story challenge our understanding of faith, promises, and their consequences? 7. What are the potential dangers of making rash promises, as illustrated by Jephthah's vow? 8. How does the story of Jephthah's daughter challenge or reinforce your understanding of obedience and honor? 9. What does this story teach us about the importance of considering the impact of our decisions on others? 10. How might we apply the lessons from Jephthah's story to avoid making rash decisions or promises in our lives today? 11. How does the culture and tradition of that time impact Jephthah's decision to fulfill his vow? How is this different from today's cultural and ethical understandings? 12. How can we ensure that our actions align with our faith and do not run contrary to God's desires, as seen in Jephthah's case? 13. In what ways does Jephthah’s tragic tale resonate with contemporary issues of making and breaking promises? 14. How might Jephthah's approach to leadership have been influenced by his past experiences? 15. How does the response of the community towards Jephthah's plight with his daughter reflect on their societal values and norms? 16. How does this story illustrate the intersection of personal faith, societal pressures, and divine will? 17. How does the narrative of Jephthah inspire us to engage in reflective decision making? 18. Can Jephthah's interaction with the King of Ammon be seen as a model for conflict resolution today? 19. How does the story of Jephthah challenge traditional views of victory and sacrifice? 20. How can we use Jephthah's story to foster discussions about the role of promises and vows in our faith journey? Links Judges 11:33 NIVJudges 11:33 NLT Judges 11:33 ESV Judges 11:33 NASB Judges 11:33 KJV Judges 11:33 Commentaries Bible Hub |



