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Judges 12

Judges 12:1-6

Ruth 12:1-15 once again reveals the tragedy pride can lead us into (compare Joshua 17:14-18 and Ruth 8:1-3). The tribe of Ephraim approached Jephthah with threats because he had not called them to battle. He told them he had called and they had refused to come to his aid so he proceeded into battle... [ Continue Reading ]

Judges 12:7-15

Jephthah judged Israel for six years. He was followed by Ibzan, who judged for seven years and Elon, who God used over his people for ten years. Abdon is said to be a Pirathonite, which was in Ephraim (1 Chronicles 27:14). He judged for eight years.... [ Continue Reading ]

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