Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



Jephthah gathered all the men of Gilead, and he made war with Ephraim; and the men of Gilead defeated Ephraim because they said, "You [are] fugitives of Ephraim, you Gileadites, in the midst of Ephraim and Manasseh."

Then the people of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, "I have {ten times as much} in the king, moreover in David I have more than you. Why did you treat me with contempt {by not giving me first chance} to bring back my king?" But the words of the men of Judah [were] fiercer than the word of the men of Israel.




If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.








So then, do not be afraid. I myself will provide for you and your little ones. And he consoled them and {spoke kindly} to them.



And they said to him, "If you will be good to this people and please them, then speak good words to them. Then they will be your servants {forever}."

Your words have raised up [the one who] stumbles, and you have strengthened knees giving way.

Then he spoke with him kindly and gave his seat above the seats of the kings who [were] with him in Babylon.










So then, do not be afraid. I myself will provide for you and your little ones. And he consoled them and {spoke kindly} to them.



And they said to him, "If you will be good to this people and please them, then speak good words to them. Then they will be your servants {forever}."

Your words have raised up [the one who] stumbles, and you have strengthened knees giving way.

Then he spoke with him kindly and gave his seat above the seats of the kings who [were] with him in Babylon.