But Jephthah sent messengers once again to the king of the sons of Ammon,
Parallel translations
- WEB Jephthah sent messengers again to the king of the children of Ammon;
- KJV And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:
- BSB Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites
- NKJV So Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the people of Ammon,
- NLT Jephthah sent this message back to the Ammonite king:
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Quick answer
Jephthah sends a second embassy to the Ammonite king. He answers the accusation with patient diplomacy.
Overview
Rather than rushing to battle, Jephthah dispatches messengers again to refute Ammon's claim point by point. His persistence in negotiation reflects a commitment to a just cause clearly stated. The renewed mission introduces the careful historical defense that follows.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Heb 12:14Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
- Ps 120:7I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
- 1 Pet 3:11Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
- Rom 12:18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
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