Both Testaments · Major figure
Jephthah
A Gileadite warrior and judge who delivered Israel from the Ammonites after making a rash vow.
Jephthah was a mighty warrior and the son of Gilead who rose from exile to lead Israel against the Ammonites. He is remembered for his military success and his tragic, binding vow regarding his daughter. Despite his complex history, he is recognized in Hebrews 11 as a man of faith who served as a judge in Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 26
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- Judges 11:1
- Last appears
- Hebrews 11:32
Where Jephthah appears
26 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Barak14 versesAn Israelite commander who led the army against Sisera under the direction of the prophetess Deborah.
- Gideon50 versesA judge of Israel called by God to deliver the people from Midianite oppression with a small army.
- Samson38 versesA Nazirite judge of Israel empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver his people from Philistine oppression.
- Sisera18 versesThe Canaanite military commander who oppressed Israel for twenty years before his defeat by Deborah and Barak.
- Manoah14 versesA Danite from Zorah who was the father of Samson and received instructions from the Angel of the Lord.
- Hannah11 versesA godly woman who prayed fervently for a son and dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
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