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So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Yahweh delivered them into his hand.

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God Grants the Victory

Commentators emphasize that Jephthah's success was not his own. The text explicitly states, 'Jehovah delivered them into his hand.' This serves as a clear reminder that military victory and all success are ultimately ascribed to God's sovereign power and favor.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 11:32

19th Century

Bishop

So. —Rather, And. The clause does not refer in any way to Jephthah’s vow, but merely resumes the narrative.

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 11:32

17th Century

Pastor

So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon, to fight
against them
As in ([Refer…

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…

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