Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Judges 11:1 Cross-References

Explore 3 cross-references for Judges 11:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 11 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.

Jephthah Becomes Leader

Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot : and Gilead begat Jephthah. Jephthah: called Jephte an harlot: Heb. a woman an harlot

Judges 11:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Judges 11:1

People Mentioned

J
Jephthaha valiant warrior (JDG 11:1)
G
Gileadthe father of Jephthah with a harlot (JDG 11:1)

Commentary on Judges 11:1

Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah.This verse contributes to the narrative of Jephthah's deliverance and tragic vow. The Book of Judges documents Israel's cyclical pattern of apostasy and deliverance, revealing both human depravity and divine mercy. Each cycle begins with Israel doing evil (usually Baal worship), followed by God's judgment through foreign oppression, Israel's cry for deliverance, God raising up a judge, temporary peace, then renewed apostasy after the judge dies.Theologically, this pattern demonstra...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

Cross-References for Judges 11:1

Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Cross-references sourced from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Continue Studying

Related Resources