And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and unto the plain of the vineyards, with a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow. There may be remainders of distrust and doubting, even in the hearts of true and great believers.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Abel-keramim Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Sahab.
- Aroer Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Udena.
- Minnith Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Umm el Hanafish.