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This book is called Judges, because it contains the history of what passed under the government of the judges, who ruled Israel before they had kings. The writer of it, according to the more general opinion, was the prophet Samuel. (For more information, see the article [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08547a.htm JUDGES] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[http://www.newadvent.org/bible/jdg000.htm]
This book is called Judges, because it contains the history of what passed under the government of the judges, who ruled Israel before they had kings. The writer of it, according to the more general opinion, was the prophet Samuel. (For more information, see the article [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08547a.htm JUDGES] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[https://www.newadvent.org/bible/jdg000.htm]
==Chapter .1==
==Chapter .1==
[23] So the LORD left those nations, not driving them out at once, and he did not give them into the power of Joshua.
[23] So the LORD left those nations, not driving them out at once, and he did not give them into the power of Joshua.
==Chapter .3==
==Chapter .3==
[1]
[1] Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan;
Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan;
[2] it was only that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, that he might teach war to such at least as had not known it before.
[2] it was only that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, that he might teach war to such at least as had not known it before.
[3] These are the nations: the five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sido'nians, and the Hivites who dwelt on Mount Lebanon, from Mount Ba'al-her'mon as far as the entrance of Hamath.
[3] These are the nations: the five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sido'nians, and the Hivites who dwelt on Mount Lebanon, from Mount Ba'al-her'mon as far as the entrance of Hamath.
[4] They were for the testing of Israel, to know whether Israel would obey the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by Moses.
[4] They were for the testing of Israel, to know whether Israel would obey the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by Moses.
[5] So the people of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Per'izzites, the Hivites, and the Jeb'usites;
[5] <u>So the people of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Per'izzites, the Hivites, and the Jeb'usites;
[6] and they took their daughters to themselves for wives, and their own daughters they gave to their sons; and they served their gods.
[6] and they took their daughters to themselves for wives, and their own daughters they gave to their sons; and they served their gods.</u>
[7]
[7] And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, forgetting the LORD their God, and serving the Ba'als and the Ashe'roth.
And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, forgetting the LORD their God, and serving the Ba'als and the Ashe'roth.
[8] Therefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cu'shan-rishatha'im king of Mesopota'mia; and the people of Israel served Cu'shan-rishatha'im eight years.
[8] Therefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cu'shan-rishatha'im king of Mesopota'mia; and the people of Israel served Cu'shan-rishatha'im eight years.
[10] The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel; he went out to war, and the LORD gave Cu'shan-rishatha'im king of Mesopota'mia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cu'shan-rishatha'im.
[10] The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel; he went out to war, and the LORD gave Cu'shan-rishatha'im king of Mesopota'mia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cu'shan-rishatha'im.
[11] So the land had rest forty years. Then Oth'ni-el the son of Kenaz died.
[11] So the land had rest forty years. Then Oth'ni-el the son of Kenaz died.
[12]
[12] And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the LORD.
And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done what was evil in the sight of the LORD.
[13] He gathered to himself the Ammonites and the Amal'ekites, and went and defeated Israel; and they took possession of the city of palms.
[13] He gathered to himself the Ammonites and the Amal'ekites, and went and defeated Israel; and they took possession of the city of palms.
[14] And the people of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
[14] And the people of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.
[15]
[15] But when the people of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised up for them a deliverer, Ehud, the son of Gera, the Benjaminite, a left-handed man. The people of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab.
But when the people of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised up for them a deliverer, Ehud, the son of Gera, the Benjaminite, a left-handed man. The people of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab.
[16] And Ehud made for himself a sword with two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it on his right thigh under his clothes.
[16] And Ehud made for himself a sword with two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it on his right thigh under his clothes.
[22] and the hilt also went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the sword out of his belly; and the dirt came out.
[22] and the hilt also went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the sword out of his belly; and the dirt came out.
[23] Then Ehud went out into the vestibule, and closed the doors of the roof chamber upon him, and locked them.
[23] Then Ehud went out into the vestibule, and closed the doors of the roof chamber upon him, and locked them.
[24]
[24] When he had gone, the servants came; and when they saw that the doors of the roof chamber were locked, they thought, "He is only relieving himself in the closet of the cool chamber."
When he had gone, the servants came; and when they saw that the doors of the roof chamber were locked, they thought, "He is only relieving himself in the closet of the cool chamber."
[25] And they waited till they were utterly at a loss; but when he still did not open the doors of the roof chamber, they took the key and opened them; and there lay their lord dead on the floor.
[25] And they waited till they were utterly at a loss; but when he still did not open the doors of the roof chamber, they took the key and opened them; and there lay their lord dead on the floor.
[26]
[26] Ehud escaped while they delayed, and passed beyond the sculptured stones, and escaped to Se-i'rah.
Ehud escaped while they delayed, and passed beyond the sculptured stones, and escaped to Se-i'rah.
[27] When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of E'phraim; and the people of Israel went down with him from the hill country, having him at their head.
[27] When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of E'phraim; and the people of Israel went down with him from the hill country, having him at their head.
[29] And they killed at that time about ten thousand of the Moabites, all strong, able-bodied men; not a man escaped.
[29] And they killed at that time about ten thousand of the Moabites, all strong, able-bodied men; not a man escaped.
[30] So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest for eighty years.
[30] So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest for eighty years.
[31]
[31] After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed six hundred of the Philistines with an oxgoad; and he too delivered Israel.
After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed six hundred of the Philistines with an oxgoad; and he too delivered Israel.
==Chapter .4==
==Chapter .4==
==Chapter .5==
==Chapter .5==
[1]
[1] Then sang Deb'orah and Barak the son of Abin'o-am on that day:
Then sang Deb'orah and Barak the son of Abin'o-am on that day:
[2] "That the leaders took the lead in Israel,
[2] "That the leaders took the lead in Israel,
at Ta'anach, by the waters of Megid'do;
at Ta'anach, by the waters of Megid'do;
they got no spoils of silver.
they got no spoils of silver.
[20] From heaven fought the stars,
[20] <u>From heaven fought the stars,
from their courses they fought against Sis'era.
from their courses they fought against Sis'era.</u>
[21] The torrent Kishon swept them away,
[21] The torrent Kishon swept them away,
the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon.
the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon.
But thy friends be like the sun as he rises in his might."
But thy friends be like the sun as he rises in his might."
And the land had rest for forty years.
And the land had rest for forty years.
==Chapter .6==
==Chapter .6==
[35] and they did not show kindness to the family of Jerubba'al (that is, Gideon) in return for all the good that he had done to Israel.
[35] and they did not show kindness to the family of Jerubba'al (that is, Gideon) in return for all the good that he had done to Israel.
==Chapter .9==
==Chapter .9==
[1]
[1] Now Abim'elech the son of Jerubba'al went to Shechem to his mother's kinsmen and said to them and to the whole clan of his mother's family,
Now Abim'elech the son of Jerubba'al went to Shechem to his mother's kinsmen and said to them and to the whole clan of his mother's family,
[2] "Say in the ears of all the citizens of Shechem, `Which is better for you, that all seventy of the sons of Jerubba'al rule over you, or that one rule over you?' Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh."
[2] "Say in the ears of all the citizens of Shechem, `Which is better for you, that all seventy of the sons of Jerubba'al rule over you, or that one rule over you?' Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh."
[5] And he went to his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brothers the sons of Jerubba'al, seventy men, upon one stone; but Jotham the youngest son of Jerubba'al was left, for he hid himself.
[5] And he went to his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brothers the sons of Jerubba'al, seventy men, upon one stone; but Jotham the youngest son of Jerubba'al was left, for he hid himself.
[6] And all the citizens of Shechem came together, and all Beth-millo, and they went and made Abim'elech king, by the oak of the pillar at Shechem.
[6] And all the citizens of Shechem came together, and all Beth-millo, and they went and made Abim'elech king, by the oak of the pillar at Shechem.
[7]
[7] When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood on the top of Mount Ger'izim, and cried aloud and said to them, "Listen to me, you men of Shechem, that God may listen to you.
When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood on the top of Mount Ger'izim, and cried aloud and said to them, "Listen to me, you men of Shechem, that God may listen to you.
[8] The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, `Reign over us.'
[8] The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, `Reign over us.'
[14] Then all the trees said to the bramble, `Come you, and reign over us.'
[14] Then all the trees said to the bramble, `Come you, and reign over us.'
[15] And the bramble said to the trees, `If in good faith you are anointing me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, let fire come out of the bramble and devour the cedars of Lebanon.'
[15] And the bramble said to the trees, `If in good faith you are anointing me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, let fire come out of the bramble and devour the cedars of Lebanon.'
[16]
[16] "Now therefore, if you acted in good faith and honor when you made Abim'elech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubba'al and his house, and have done to him as his deeds deserved --
"Now therefore, if you acted in good faith and honor when you made Abim'elech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubba'al and his house, and have done to him as his deeds deserved --
[17] for my father fought for you, and risked his life, and rescued you from the hand of Mid'ian;
[17] for my father fought for you, and risked his life, and rescued you from the hand of Mid'ian;
[20] but if not, let fire come out from Abim'elech, and devour the citizens of Shechem, and Beth-millo; and let fire come out from the citizens of Shechem, and from Beth-millo, and devour Abim'elech."
[20] but if not, let fire come out from Abim'elech, and devour the citizens of Shechem, and Beth-millo; and let fire come out from the citizens of Shechem, and from Beth-millo, and devour Abim'elech."
[21] And Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abim'elech his brother.
[21] And Jotham ran away and fled, and went to Beer and dwelt there, for fear of Abim'elech his brother.
[22]
[22] Abim'elech ruled over Israel three years.
[23] <u>And God sent an evil spirit between Abim'elech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abim'elech;</u>
[23] And God sent an evil spirit between Abim'elech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abim'elech;
[24] that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubba'al might come and their blood be laid upon Abim'elech their brother, who slew them, and upon the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to slay his brothers.
[24] that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubba'al might come and their blood be laid upon Abim'elech their brother, who slew them, and upon the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to slay his brothers.
[25] And the men of Shechem put men in ambush against him on the mountain tops, and they robbed all who passed by them along that way; and it was told Abim'elech.
[25] And the men of Shechem put men in ambush against him on the mountain tops, and they robbed all who passed by them along that way; and it was told Abim'elech.
[26]
[26] And Ga'al the son of Ebed moved into Shechem with his kinsmen; and the men of Shechem put confidence in him.
And Ga'al the son of Ebed moved into Shechem with his kinsmen; and the men of Shechem put confidence in him.
[27] And they went out into the field, and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them, and held festival, and went into the house of their god, and ate and drank and reviled Abim'elech.
[27] And they went out into the field, and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them, and held festival, and went into the house of their god, and ate and drank and reviled Abim'elech.
[28] And Ga'al the son of Ebed said, "Who is Abim'elech, and who are we of Shechem, that we should serve him? Did not the son of Jerubba'al and Zebul his officer serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem? Why then should we serve him?
[28] And Ga'al the son of Ebed said, "Who is Abim'elech, and who are we of Shechem, that we should serve him? Did not the son of Jerubba'al and Zebul his officer serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem? Why then should we serve him?
[29] Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abim'elech. I would say to Abim'elech, `Increase your army, and come out.'"
[29] Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abim'elech. I would say to Abim'elech, `Increase your army, and come out.'"
[30]
[30] When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga'al the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga'al the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
[31] And he sent messengers to Abim'elech at Aru'mah, saying, "Behold, Ga'al the son of Ebed and his kinsmen have come to Shechem, and they are stirring up the city against you.
[31] And he sent messengers to Abim'elech at Aru'mah, saying, "Behold, Ga'al the son of Ebed and his kinsmen have come to Shechem, and they are stirring up the city against you.
[32] Now therefore, go by night, you and the men that are with you, and lie in wait in the fields.
[32] Now therefore, go by night, you and the men that are with you, and lie in wait in the fields.
[33] Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city; and when he and the men that are with him come out against you, you may do to them as occasion offers."
[33] Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city; and when he and the men that are with him come out against you, you may do to them as occasion offers."
[34]
[34] And Abim'elech and all the men that were with him rose up by night, and laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
And Abim'elech and all the men that were with him rose up by night, and laid wait against Shechem in four companies.
[35] And Ga'al the son of Ebed went out and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city; and Abim'elech and the men that were with him rose from the ambush.
[35] And Ga'al the son of Ebed went out and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city; and Abim'elech and the men that were with him rose from the ambush.
[40] And Abim'elech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate.
[40] And Abim'elech chased him, and he fled before him; and many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate.
[41] And Abim'elech dwelt at Aru'mah; and Zebul drove out Ga'al and his kinsmen, so that they could not live on at Shechem.
[41] And Abim'elech dwelt at Aru'mah; and Zebul drove out Ga'al and his kinsmen, so that they could not live on at Shechem.
[42]
[42] On the following day the men went out into the fields. And Abim'elech was told.
On the following day the men went out into the fields. And Abim'elech was told.
[43] He took his men and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the fields; and he looked and saw the men coming out of the city, and he rose against them and slew them.
[43] He took his men and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the fields; and he looked and saw the men coming out of the city, and he rose against them and slew them.
[44] Abim'elech and the company that was with him rushed forward and stood at the entrance of the gate of the city, while the two companies rushed upon all who were in the fields and slew them.
[44] Abim'elech and the company that was with him rushed forward and stood at the entrance of the gate of the city, while the two companies rushed upon all who were in the fields and slew them.
[45] And Abim'elech fought against the city all that day; he took the city, and killed the people that were in it; and he razed the city and sowed it with salt.
[45] And Abim'elech fought against the city all that day; he took the city, and killed the people that were in it; and he razed the city and sowed it with salt.
[46]
[46] When all the people of the Tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered the stronghold of the house of El-be'rith.
When all the people of the Tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered the stronghold of the house of El-be'rith.
[47] Abim'elech was told that all the people of the Tower of Shechem were gathered together.
[47] Abim'elech was told that all the people of the Tower of Shechem were gathered together.
[48] And Abim'elech went up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the men that were with him; and Abim'elech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bundle of brushwood, and took it up and laid it on his shoulder. And he said to the men that were with him, "What you have seen me do, make haste to do, as I have done."
[48] And Abim'elech went up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the men that were with him; and Abim'elech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bundle of brushwood, and took it up and laid it on his shoulder. And he said to the men that were with him, "What you have seen me do, make haste to do, as I have done."
[49] So every one of the people cut down his bundle and following Abim'elech put it against the stronghold, and they set the stronghold on fire over them, so that all the people of the Tower of Shechem also died, about a thousand men and women.
[49] So every one of the people cut down his bundle and following Abim'elech put it against the stronghold, and they set the stronghold on fire over them, so that all the people of the Tower of Shechem also died, about a thousand men and women.
[50]
[50] Then Abim'elech went to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
Then Abim'elech went to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.
[51] But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the people of the city fled to it, all the men and women, and shut themselves in; and they went to the roof of the tower.
[51] But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the people of the city fled to it, all the men and women, and shut themselves in; and they went to the roof of the tower.
[56] Thus God requited the crime of Abim'elech, which he committed against his father in killing his seventy brothers;
[56] Thus God requited the crime of Abim'elech, which he committed against his father in killing his seventy brothers;
[57] and God also made all the wickedness of the men of Shechem fall back upon their heads, and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubba'al.
[57] and God also made all the wickedness of the men of Shechem fall back upon their heads, and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubba'al.
==Chapter 10==
==Chapter 10==
[1]
[1]
[18] And the people, the leaders of Gilead, said one to another, "Who is the man that will begin to fight against the Ammonites? He shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead."
[18] And the people, the leaders of Gilead, said one to another, "Who is the man that will begin to fight against the Ammonites? He shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead."
==Chapter 11==
==Chapter 11==
[1]
[1] Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a harlot. Gilead was the father of Jephthah.
Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a harlot. Gilead was the father of Jephthah.
[2] And Gilead's wife also bore him sons; and when his wife's sons grew up, they thrust Jephthah out, and said to him, "You shall not inherit in our father's house; for you are the son of another woman."
[2] And Gilead's wife also bore him sons; and when his wife's sons grew up, they thrust Jephthah out, and said to him, "You shall not inherit in our father's house; for you are the son of another woman."
[3] Then Jephthah fled from his brothers, and dwelt in the land of Tob; and worthless fellows collected round Jephthah, and went raiding with him.
[3] Then Jephthah fled from his brothers, and dwelt in the land of Tob; and worthless fellows collected round Jephthah, and went raiding with him.
[4]
[4] After a time the Ammonites made war against Israel.
After a time the Ammonites made war against Israel.
[5] And when the Ammonites made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to bring Jephthah from the land of Tob;
[5] And when the Ammonites made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to bring Jephthah from the land of Tob;
[10] And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, "The LORD will be witness between us; we will surely do as you say."
[10] And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, "The LORD will be witness between us; we will surely do as you say."
[11] So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and leader over them; and Jephthah spoke all his words before the LORD at Mizpah.
[11] So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and leader over them; and Jephthah spoke all his words before the LORD at Mizpah.
[12]
[12] Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites and said, "What have you against me, that you have come to me to fight against my land?"
Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites and said, "What have you against me, that you have come to me to fight against my land?"
[13] And the king of the Ammonites answered the messengers of Jephthah, "Because Israel on coming from Egypt took away my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and to the Jordan; now therefore restore it peaceably."
[13] And the king of the Ammonites answered the messengers of Jephthah, "Because Israel on coming from Egypt took away my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and to the Jordan; now therefore restore it peaceably."
[27] I therefore have not sinned against you, and you do me wrong by making war on me; the LORD, the Judge, decide this day between the people of Israel and the people of Ammon."
[27] I therefore have not sinned against you, and you do me wrong by making war on me; the LORD, the Judge, decide this day between the people of Israel and the people of Ammon."
[28] But the king of the Ammonites did not heed the message of Jephthah which he sent to him.
[28] But the king of the Ammonites did not heed the message of Jephthah which he sent to him.
[29]
[29] Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manas'seh, and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites.
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manas'seh, and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites.
[30] And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, and said, "If thou wilt give the Ammonites into my hand,
[30] And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, and said, "If thou wilt give the Ammonites into my hand,
[31] then whoever comes forth from the doors of my house to meet me, when I return victorious from the Ammonites, shall be the LORD's, and I will offer him up for a burnt offering."
[31] then whoever comes forth from the doors of my house to meet me, when I return victorious from the Ammonites, shall be the LORD's, and I will offer him up for a burnt offering."
[32]
[32] So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.
[33] And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith, twenty cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. So the Ammonites were subdued before the people of Israel.
[33] And he smote them from Aro'er to the neighborhood of Minnith, twenty cities, and as far as Abel-keramim, with a very great slaughter. So the Ammonites were subdued before the people of Israel.
[34]
[34] Then Jephthah came to his home at Mizpah; and behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances; she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.
Then Jephthah came to his home at Mizpah; and behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances; she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.
[35] And when he saw her, he rent his clothes, and said, "Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me; for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot take back my vow."
[35] And when he saw her, he rent his clothes, and said, "Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me; for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot take back my vow."
[37] And she said to her father, "Let this thing be done for me; let me alone two months, that I may go and wander on the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my companions."
[37] And she said to her father, "Let this thing be done for me; let me alone two months, that I may go and wander on the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my companions."
[38] And he said, "Go." And he sent her away for two months; and she departed, she and her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.
[38] And he said, "Go." And he sent her away for two months; and she departed, she and her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.
[39] And at the end of two months, she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had made. She had never known a man. And it became a custom in Israel
[39] <u>And at the end of two months, she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had made. She had never known a man. And it became a custom in Israel.</u>
[40] that the daughters of Israel went year by year to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year.
[40] that the daughters of Israel went year by year to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year.
==Chapter 12==
==Chapter 12==
[1] The men of E'phraim were called to arms, and they crossed to Zaphon and said to Jephthah, "Why did you cross over to fight against the Ammonites, and did not call us to go with you? We will burn your house over you with fire."
[1] The men of E'phraim were called to arms, and they crossed to Zaphon and said to Jephthah, "Why did you cross over to fight against the Ammonites, and did not call us to go with you? We will burn your house over you with fire."