Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Judges 11:12

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Judges 11:12 - 11:12

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Judges 11:12 - 11:12

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11:1 - 11:1
11:2 - 11:2
11:3 - 11:3
11:4 - 11:4
11:5 - 11:5
11:7 - 11:7
11:10 - 11:10
11:12 - 11:12
11:13 - 11:13
11:28 - 11:28
11:29 - 11:29
11:31 - 11:31
11:32 - 11:32
11:34 - 11:34

Jdg 11:12-28. His embassy to the king of Ammon.

Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon - This first act in his judicial capacity reflects the highest credit on his character for prudence and moderation, justice and humanity. The bravest officers have always been averse to war; so Jephthah, whose courage was indisputable, resolved not only to make it clearly appear that hostilities were forced upon him, but to try measures for avoiding, if possible, an appeal to arms: and in pursuing such a course he was acting as became a leader in Israel (Deu 20:10-18).