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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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19th Century
Anglican
So. —Rather, And. The clause does not refer in any way to Jephthah’s vow, but merely resumes the narrative.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon, to fight against them As in ([Refer…
Presbyterian
Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow.
