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The people, the princes of Gilead, said one to another, What man is he who will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
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A Desperate Search for a Leader
Commentators explain that the people of Gilead were in a dire situation. They had gathered an army to face the Ammonites but had no general to lead them. In their desperation, they made a public offer: whoever would lead them into battle would be made the ruler over all of Gilead. This promise sets the stage for Jephthah's arrival in the next chapter.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the people and princes ... - The inhabitants of Gilead appear as a separate and independent community, electing their own chief, witho…
19th Century
Anglican
The people and princes. —There is no “and” in the original; but it cannot be a case of apposition, because the term “people” is ne…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another Being thus assembled and encamped:
what man i…
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