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When The Judges Ruled Israel

…. When The Judges Ruled Israel. Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth. “…he did to her according to the vow which he had made”. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow. Jephthah certainly “gave his daughter” to the Lord [NO DOUBT]

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When The Judges Ruled Israel

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  2. When The Judges Ruled Israel Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth

  3. “…he did to her according to the vow which he had made” Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • Jephthah certainly “gave his daughter” to the Lord [NO DOUBT] • Was this “giving” = a burnt offering? • The text states in Judg. 12:39…

  4. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • The text does not state she was slain and offered up in a fire • Many believe Jephthah “gave her” over to a celibate lifestyle in service to the Lord • The phrase in v. 39“…and she had no relations with a man” is compelling • Some women did so “serve” 1 Sam 2:22

  5. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • More “comparisons” others make… • Hannah’s vow 1 Sam 1:11 • Hannah pledged her son’s entire life to God as alive • Jephthah pledged a burnt offering… nothing could live through that

  6. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • More “comparisons” others make… • Abraham’s sacrifice Gen 22:2, 9-12 • There is no comparison…Abraham was commanded by God to offer Isaac up in a burnt offering • God knew Abraham was willing to obey a difficult command…He stopped him

  7. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • The atrocity of a human sacrifice was not really seen until late in the Judean kings 2 Kings 16:3 21:6 • It was so atrocious the record states it was one of their worst offenses • If Jephthah offered up his daughter, the record would mention, condemn it

  8. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • Would Israel’s daughters annually commemorate a human sacrifice? • It must have been something “proper” • They would not have paid homage to the act of a slain & sacrificed human… something described as an “abomination to the Lord”

  9. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • A total dedication of a person to the service of Jehovah would be worthy of annual commemoration • She willingly sacrificed herself because of her father’s vow…she gave up her opportunity to be a mother

  10. Some Additional Closing Thoughts On Jephthah’s Vow • This appeared to be what grieved Jephthah so much • She was his only child…he would not be able to be a grandfather • As a comparison, Hannah had other children 1 Sam 2:21

  11. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • The aftermath of defeating Ammon • The men of Ephraim complain v. 1 • Just like before re: Gideon 8:1 • The complaint was against Jephthah for under-utilizing them against Ammon • They threaten to burn down Jephthah’s house upon him

  12. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • The aftermath of defeating Ammon • His answer to the men of Ephraim vv. 2-3 • He states something not recorded in Judg 11 • When the battle against Ammon began, he summoned Ephraim to come help vv. 2-3a • When he saw they weren’t going to respond, he was forced to go ahead on his own v. 3b

  13. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • The aftermath of defeating Ammon • “Civil war” in Israel vv. 4-6 • All of Gilead came to war against Ephraim…Gilead prevailed v. 4a • Apparently Gilead was willing to engage Ephraim in battle because Ephraim had “slandered” Gilead v. 4b

  14. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • The aftermath of defeating Ammon • “Civil war” in Israel vv. 4-6 • Gilead captured the fords of the Jordan to prevent Ephraimites from escaping v. 5a • Ephraimites trying to cross were subjected to a “verbal test”…those exposed were slain • Over 42,000 were slain vv. 5b-6

  15. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • Comparing Jephthah & Gideon • Both dealt with Ephraimite complaints • Gideon praised Ephraim for their actions… he told them they were important 8:1-3 • Jephthah demanded to know what right they had to complain…he proceeded to deal with them harshly & militarily 12:2-6

  16. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • Comparing Jephthah & Gideon • Both dealt with Ephraimite complaints • The difference between these 2 judges may lie in Ephraim’s response to a call for help • Ephraim answered Gideon’s call 7:24-25 • Ephraim did not answer Jephthah’s call 12:2

  17. Jephthah’s Judgeship Judg 12:1-7 • He judged Israel only 6 years…he was buried in Gilead after his death v. 7

  18. Ibzan’s Judgeship Judg 12:8-10 • The 9th judge was from Bethlehem • Most likely, the “Bethlehem” in Zebulun… Judah’s “Bethlehem” was noted Mic 5:2 • He had 30 sons & 30 daughters who married “outside” (either outside his family or outside the nation of Israel)

  19. Ibzan’s Judgeship Judg 12:8-10 • If the spouses for his children came from outside Israel, this would have been yet another indication of weak spiritual conditions in Israel Deut 7 • He judged for 7 years before his death

  20. Elon’s Judgeship Judg 12:11-12 • The 10th judge was from Zebulun • He judged Israel 10 years before his death

  21. Abdon’s Judgeship Judg 12:13-15 • The 11th judge was from Ephraim • He had 40 sons & 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys (wealth, social status) • He judged Israel 8 years before his death

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