The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “Therefore we have turned again to you now, that you may go with us and fight with the children of Ammon. You will be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 8. Cause to make some reparation for our offence, though we must acknowledge that our present distress caused us to think of doing so. Bible.—Hebrew “therefore we turn again to thee,” and so forth Calmet.—Galaad. they only engage that the tribes of Gad and Manasses, who inhabited that country, should submit to his authority. Menochius.—But as they were the most in danger, they first make head against the enemy, not doubting but their brethren in other parts would come to their assistance. Calmet. 12:1. God ratified their choice, verse 11. 29; ( Bible.) and he was acknowledged, after his victory, judge of all Israel. Menochius.