Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the Manassites.
And the men
General references
Bible References
And the men
Judges 11:10
The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “The Lord is our witness if we don’t do as you say.”
Numbers 32:39
The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.
Deuteronomy 3:12
“At that time we took possession of this land. I gave to the Reubenites and Gadites the area extending from Aroer by the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead along with its cities.
Fugitives
1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is Jesse’s son? Many slaves these days are running away from their masters.
Nehemiah 4:4
Listen, our God, for we are despised. Make their insults return on their own heads and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity.
Psalm 78:9 The Ephraimite archers turned back
on the day of battle.
on the day of battle.
Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
General references
Proverbs 26:4 Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
or you’ll be like him yourself.
Mark 3:24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.