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Jephthah flees to Tob
Judges 11:3

Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him. {from: Heb. from the face of}

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Jephthah

Jephthah was a mighty warrior from Gilead who became a judge of Israel. Though rejected by his family for being the son of a prostitute, he was called to lead Israel against the Ammonites. He made a tragic vow that affected his daughter and judged Israel for six years.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Rejectionc. 1100 BC

    Canaan

    Jephthah, son of a prostitute, is driven out by his half-brothers.

    JDG 11:1-3

  2. Recallc. 1087 BC

    Gilead

    Gilead's elders beg Jephthah to return and lead them against the Ammonites.

    JDG 11:4-11

  3. Rash Vowc. 1087 BC

    Canaan

    Jephthah vows to sacrifice whatever first comes from his house if God grants victory.

    JDG 11:30-31

  4. Victoryc. 1087 BC

    Canaan

    Jephthah defeats the Ammonites decisively.

    JDG 11:32-33

  5. Tragic Vow Fulfilledc. 1087 BC

    Canaan

    Jephthah's daughter, his only child, comes out first; he fulfills his vow.

    JDG 11:34-40

  6. Judging Israelc. 1087-1081 BC

    Canaan

    Jephthah judges Israel for six years.

    JDG 12:7

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