Judges 11:6

And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

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Other Translations for Judges 11:6

BSB
"Come," they said, "be our commander, so that we can fight against the Ammonites."
AKJV
And they said to Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
CPDV
And they said to him, "Come and be our leader, and fight against the sons of Ammon."
ERV
and they said unto Jephthah, Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
NHEB
and they said to Jephthah, "Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the people of Ammon."
SMT
And they will say to Jephthah, Come and be to us for leader, and we will war against the sons of Ammon.

Commentary for Judges 11:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 11:6
Summary
Community offers leadership position during war
Place
Land of Tob
Event
Elders ask Jephthah lead
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative