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but when they came up from Egypt, and Israel went through the wilderness to the Red Sea, and came to Kadesh;
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A Leader Who Knew God's Word
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Matthew Henry highlight that Jephthah's speech demonstrates a deep and accurate knowledge of Israel's history from the books of Moses. His argument wasn't based on vague tradition but on the written record. This shows the importance for leaders, and all believers, to be well-acquainted with Scripture to navigate conflicts with truth and clarity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Consult the marginal references. If the ark with the copy of the Law (Deuteronomy 31:26) was at Mizpeh, it would account for Jephthah’s…
19th Century
Anglican
When Israel came up from Egypt. —Compare with this narrative Numbers 20:21.
Walked through the wilderness.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when Israel came up from Egypt In order to go to the land of Canaan, which was higher than the land of Egypt, wh…
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