Judges 12

Commentary

Judges 12 is a chapter in the Old Testament book of Judges that tells the story of the war between the tribes of Ephraim and Jephthah. The Ephraimites had refused to help Jephthah in his war against the Ammonites, so Jephthah retaliated by attacking them. The Ephraimites were defeated and Jephthah's forces killed many of them. The chapter ends with Jephthah's victory and the Ephraimites' defeat. This chapter serves as a reminder of the consequences of not helping those in need. The Ephraimites refused to help Jephthah in his war against the Ammonites, and as a result, they were defeated and many of their people were killed. This serves as a warning to us that we should always be willing to help those in need, even if it means sacrificing our own comfort or safety. The chapter also serves as a reminder of the power of God. Despite the Ephraimites' refusal to help Jephthah, God still gave him the victory. This shows us that God is always in control and that He will always be faithful to those who are faithful to Him. Finally, this chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of justice. Jephthah was willing to fight for justice, even if it meant going against his own people. This shows us that justice is important and that we should always strive to do what is right, even if it means going against those we love. Overall, Judges 12 is a powerful reminder of the consequences of not helping those in need, the power of God, and