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 responded to Jephthah, "May the Lord serve as a witness that we're making this agreement between ourselves to do as we've said."
Numbers 32:39
The descendants of Manasseh's son Machir attacked Gilead and then captured and dispossessed the Amorites who were there.
Deuteronomy 3:12
"Of the land that we captured at that time, I've given its towns to the descendants of Reuben and the descendants of Gad from Aroer near the Wadi Arnon to half of the hill country of Gilead.
Fugitives
1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.
Nehemiah 4:4
"Listen, our God, because we are being mocked. Let their insults fall back on them, and let them be dragged away as captives into exile.
Psalm 78:9
The descendants of Ephraim were sharp shooters with the bow, but they retreated in the day of battle.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
General references
Proverbs 26:4
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Mark 3:24
If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.