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New International Version
Jephthah led Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in a town in Gilead.

New Living Translation
Jephthah judged Israel for six years. When he died, he was buried in one of the towns of Gilead.

English Standard Version
Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in his city in Gilead.

Berean Standard Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

King James Bible
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried inone of the cities of Gilead.

New King James Version
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried among the cities of Gilead.

New American Standard Bible
Jephthah judged Israel for six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried inone of the cities of Gilead.

NASB 1995
Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

NASB 1977
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried inone of the cities of Gilead.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried inone of the cities of Gilead.

Amplified Bible
Jephthah judged Israel for six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried inone of the cities of Gilead.

Christian Standard Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

American Standard Version
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Contemporary English Version
Jephthah was a leader of Israel for six years, before he died and was buried in his hometown Mizpah in Gilead.

English Revised Version
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jephthah judged Israel for six years. Then Jephthah of Gilead died and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Good News Translation
Jephthah led Israel for six years. Then he died and was buried in his hometown in Gilead.

International Standard Version
Jephthah governed Israel for six years. Then Jephthah died and was buried somewhere in the cities of Gilead.

NET Bible
Jephthah led Israel for six years; then he died and was buried in his city in Gilead.

New Heart English Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died, and was buried in his city in Gilead.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jephthah judged Israel six years: then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

World English Bible
Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died, and was buried in the cities of Gilead.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Jephthah judged Israel [for] six years, and Jephthah the Gileadite dies, and is buried in [one of] the cities of Gilead.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jephthah judged Israel six years, and Jephthah the Gileadite dieth, and is buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jephthah will judge Israel six years: and Jephthah the Gileadite will die, and will be buried in the city of Gilead.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jephte the Galaadite judged Israel six years: and he died, and was buried in his city of Galaad.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Jephthah, the Gileadite, judged Israel for six years. And he died, and he was buried in his city in Gilead.

New American Bible
Jephthah judged Israel for six years, and Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in his city in Gilead.

New Revised Standard Version
Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died, and was buried in his town in Gilead.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then Jephthah the Gileadite died and was buried in his city in Gilead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Naphthakh judged Israel six years, and Naphthakh the Geladite died, and he was buried in the city of Gelad

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jephthae judged Israel six years; and Jephthae the Galaadite died, and was buried in his city Galaad.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jephthah Defeats Ephraim
…6they told him, “Please say Shibboleth.” If he said, “Sibboleth,” because he could not pronounce it correctly, they seized him and killed him at the fords of the Jordan. So at that time 42,000 Ephraimites were killed.7Jephthah judged Israel six years,and when he died,he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.

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Cross References

Judges 10:2-3
Tola judged Israel twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir. / Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

Judges 11:1-3
Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor; he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father. / And Gilead’s wife bore him sons who grew up, drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, because you are the son of another woman.” / So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where worthless men gathered around him and traveled with him.

Judges 11:32-33
So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand. / With a great blow he devastated twenty cities from Aroer to the vicinity of Minnith, as far as Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued before the Israelites.

Judges 2:16-19
Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. / Israel, however, did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commandments; they did not do as their fathers had done. / Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. ...

Judges 3:9-11
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Judges 4:4-5
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. / And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment.

Judges 6:11-12
Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

Judges 8:28
In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon,

1 Samuel 12:11
So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

1 Kings 16:29-30
In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. / However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him.

2 Kings 15:8-10
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. / Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 5:10
During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.

Hebrews 11:32
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

Acts 13:20
All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

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Judges 12

1.The Ephraimites, quarrelling with Jephthah, are slain by the Gileadites
7.Jephthah dies
8.Ibzan, who had thirty sons, and thirty daughters
11.and Elon
13.and Abdon, who had forty sons, and thirty nephews, judge Israel

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Jephthah judged Israel six years
Jephthah's judgeship is a period marked by both military success and personal tragedy. As a judge, he was a leader raised by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Ammonites. His tenure of six years is relatively short compared to other judges, indicating a time of intense activity and conflict. The brevity of his rule may reflect the turbulent nature of his leadership, which included the infamous vow that led to the sacrifice of his daughter (Judges 11:30-40). This period is part of the cyclical pattern in Judges where Israel falls into sin, is oppressed, cries out to God, and is delivered by a judge. Jephthah's leadership highlights the theme of God using unlikely individuals for His purposes, as Jephthah was initially an outcast due to his birth (Judges 11:1-3).

and when he died
The death of Jephthah marks the end of his judgeship and the conclusion of his influence over Israel. His death signifies a transition in leadership and often, in the Book of Judges, a return to Israel's cycle of disobedience. The mention of his death without further detail suggests a focus on his role as a judge rather than his personal life. In the broader biblical narrative, the death of a leader often prompts reflection on their legacy and the spiritual state of the nation. Jephthah's story serves as a reminder of the consequences of rash vows and the importance of faithfulness to God.

he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead
Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was the homeland of Jephthah, and his burial there signifies a return to his roots. The specific city is not named, which may indicate that his burial was of local rather than national significance. Gilead's mention connects Jephthah to the tribal territories of Israel, emphasizing the localized nature of leadership during the time of the judges. This phrase also reflects the cultural practice of burying individuals in their ancestral lands, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in ancient Israel. The burial in Gilead underscores the theme of belonging and identity, as Jephthah, despite his earlier rejection, is ultimately laid to rest in his homeland.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jephthah
A judge of Israel known for his leadership during a time of conflict with the Ammonites and his tragic vow concerning his daughter. His account is a mix of faith, leadership, and personal tragedy.

2.Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was Jephthah's homeland and the place where he was buried.

3.Judgeship of Jephthah
Jephthah served as a judge for six years, a period marked by military success and internal strife, particularly with the Ephraimites.

4.Death and Burial
Jephthah's death and burial in Gilead signify the end of his leadership and the transition to the next judge in Israel's history.

Teaching Points

The Complexity of Leadership
Jephthah's life illustrates that leaders can have both strengths and weaknesses. His military success and personal failures remind us to seek God's wisdom in leadership.

The Consequences of Rash Vows
Jephthah's account warns against making hasty promises to God. It encourages believers to be thoughtful and prayerful in their commitments.

Faith Amidst Flaws
Despite his imperfections, Jephthah is remembered for his faith. This teaches us that God can use imperfect people for His purposes.

The Importance of Legacy
Jephthah's six-year judgeship and his burial in Gilead prompt reflection on the legacy we leave behind. Our actions and decisions impact future generations.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Judges 12:7?

2.How does Jephthah's leadership in Judges 12:7 inspire us to serve God today?

3.What lessons can we learn from Jephthah's six-year judgeship in Israel?

4.How does Jephthah's story connect with other judges in the Book of Judges?

5.In what ways can Jephthah's legacy influence our personal faith journey?

6.How can Jephthah's leadership impact our understanding of God's use of flawed individuals?

7.What is the significance of Jephthah's leadership in Judges 12:7 for Israel's history?

8.How does Jephthah's story in Judges 12:7 reflect God's justice and mercy?

9.Why did Jephthah judge Israel for only six years according to Judges 12:7?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 12?

11.What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible?

12.Who is Jephthah in biblical history?

13.Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges?

14.Judges 12:1-3 - Why does Jephthah's conflict with the Ephraimites escalate so violently with little prior indication?

What Does Judges 12:7 Mean

Jephthah judged Israel

• The phrase reminds us that God Himself raised Jephthah to deliver His people (Judges 2:16).

• “Judged” means he governed, protected, and settled disputes, just as Deborah did inJudges 4–5 and Gideon inJudges 6–8.

•Hebrews 11:32 lists Jephthah alongside Gideon, Barak, Samson, and Samuel—evidence that the Lord viewed his service as genuine faith, despite his earlier conflicts and tragic vow (Judges 11:30–40).

•1 Samuel 12:11 recounts Jephthah’s role in saving Israel, underscoring God’s faithfulness to use imperfect people for His perfect purposes.

Six years

• Compared with Ehud’s eighty years of rest (Judges 3:30) or Gideon’s forty (Judges 8:28), six seems brief, yet every year was a tangible mercy after the Ammonite oppression (Judges 10:8).

• The brevity highlights how leadership is a stewardship, not a possession—an echo ofPsalm 90:12, which urges us to number our days.

• God’s timetable is always sufficient; whether six years (Jephthah) or only one day (the thief on the cross,Luke 23:42-43), faithful obedience counts.

When he died

• “It is appointed for men to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Jephthah reached the same appointment every leader and follower meets.

• Death didn’t nullify his legacy; Paul could say at the close of his life, “I have fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:6-8), and Jephthah had likewise completed his God-given assignment.

• The verse moves seamlessly from service to death, hinting that life’s true measure is found in faithfulness between those two points.

He was buried

• Burial testifies to physical resurrection hope (Job 19:25-27;1 Thessalonians 4:16). The people laid Jephthah to rest anticipating God’s future victory over the grave.

• Scripture often marks burial places—Abraham in Machpelah (Genesis 25:8-9), Moses on Mount Nebo (Deuteronomy 34:5-6), David in Jerusalem (Acts 2:29)—to show that God honors bodies He will one day raise.

• A proper burial also reflects communal gratitude; Israel recognized the gift God had given them through this judge.

In one of the cities of Gilead

• Gilead was Jephthah’s homeland (Judges 11:1-3). Being buried there ties his story back to his roots, much like Jacob requesting burial in Canaan (Genesis 49:29-32).

• The unnamed city implies that the focus is less on the location and more on the man’s obedience; God remembers faith more than earthly monuments (Revelation 3:12).

• This detail closes a narrative arc: the outcast who once fled Gilead (Judges 11:2-3) is now honored within it, illustrating God’s power to redeem reputations and restore relationships.

summary

Jephthah’s six-year judgeship, brief yet Spirit-empowered, demonstrates that God uses imperfect people to provide real deliverance. His death and burial in Gilead remind us that every believer’s service is temporary, our bodies await resurrection, and our ultimate honor comes from belonging to God, not from earthly acclaim.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7)Judged Israel.--The word implies that he was one of the recognisedShophetim,but there are no details to show in the case of any of the judges either what were the limits of their jurisdiction or what amount of authority it implied.

In one of the cities of Gilead.--The Hebrew only says, "incitiesof Gilead." This may, no doubt. mean "one of the cities of Gilead," as inGenesis 19:29 "the citiesin the whichLot dwelt" means "inone of whichLot dwelt." But the burial-place of so renowned a hero as Jephthah was not likely to be forgotten, and the reading adopted by the LXX. and Vulg., "in his city, Gilead" (i.e.,Ramoth-Gilead or Mizpeh of Gilead), is furnished by a mere change of into TheSebee,in which Josephus says he was buried, may be a corruption of Mizpeh.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. -Six years. Perhaps his sorrow for his daughter shortened his life.Then died Jephthah the Gileadite. Better,And Jephthah the Gileadite died. In one of the cities. His exact burial-place was perhaps unknown, and therefore the general phrasein the cities of Judah was used, as inGenesis 13:12. Lot is said to have dweltin the cities of the plain, and inNehemiah 6:2 San-ballat asked Nehemiah to meet himin the villages of the plain. Still the phrase is not what you would expect here, and it seems unlikely that Jephthah's burial-place should be unknown. The Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, "in his city Gilead," as if Gilead had been the name of Jephthah's paternal city. Another conjecture is that there might have been anAr of Gilead as well as the well-known Ar of Moab, or there might have been a collection of towns called Arey- Gilead (the towns of Gilead), after the analogy of Havoth-jair (Judges 10:4), but there is no evidence in support of these conjectures.

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Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Jephthah
יִפְתָּ֛ח(yip̄·tāḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3316:Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah

judged
וַיִּשְׁפֹּ֥ט(way·yiš·pōṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8199:To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

six
שֵׁ֣שׁ(šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337:Six (a cardinal number)

years,
שָׁנִ֑ים(šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141:A year

and when he
יִפְתָּח֙(yip̄·tāḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3316:Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah

died,
וַיָּ֗מָת(way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191:To die, to kill

he was buried
וַיִּקָּבֵ֖ר(way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912:To inter

in one of the cities
בְּעָרֵ֥י(bə·‘ā·rê)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892:Excitement

of Gilead.
גִלְעָֽד׃(ḡil·‘āḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568:Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

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OT History: Judges 12:7 Jephthah judged Israel six years (Jd Judg. Jdg)