Judges 11:8
Judges · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”Judges 11:8
What Does Judges 11:8 Mean?
Judges 11:8 is found in the book of Judges, chapter 11, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Judges 11:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Judges 10:18“And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another, What man is he that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”Exodus 9:28“Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.”Exodus 10:17“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”Exodus 8:8“Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.”Exodus 8:28“And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.”1 Kings 13:6“And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.”Job 29:25“I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.”1 Samuel 11:1“Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee.”Luke 17:3“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
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