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and they said to Jephthah, Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
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A Limited, Military Offer
Commentators explain that the elders' initial offer was for Jephthah to be a 'katzin,' a temporary military commander for the specific purpose of fighting Ammon. This was not an offer of permanent civil leadership or kingship, but a pragmatic solution to an immediate crisis.
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19th Century
Anglican
Our captain. —The word used is katzin (Joshua 10:24; Isaiah 1:10; Isaiah 22:3), which…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said unto Jephthah, come and be our captain The general of their army, to conduct and lead on their forces;…
Presbyterian
Men should not be blamed for their parentage, as long as they, by their personal merits, remove any reproach. God had forgiven Israel; therefore, J…
