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Then the Spirit of Yahweh came on Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon.

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God's Spirit Empowers

Commentators agree that when "the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah," it was a divine act of empowerment. This wasn't just a feeling of courage; it was God's anointing and qualification for Jephthah to serve as Israel's judge and deliverer. As one scholar notes, this was the "sanctification" for his office, giving him the necessary strength, valor, and zeal for the task ahead.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 11:29

18th Century

Theologian

Then the Spirit of the Lord ... - This was the sanctification of Jephthah for his office of Judge and savior of God’s people Israel. Compa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 11:29

19th Century

Bishop

He passed over Gilead and Manasseh. —Rather, he went through (Vulgate, circuiens). His object clearly was to col…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 11:29

17th Century

Pastor

Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah
The spirit of strength, as the Targum; of fortitude of mind, of uncom…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 11:29–40

17th Century

Minister

Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow.

  1. There may be remnants of distrust and doubt, even in the hearts of tr…