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Judges 11 · Grade 3

A Rejected Man Leads

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Read the Story

Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor. His half-brothers drove him out and said he would not inherit. He fled to the land of Tob.

When Ammon made war, the elders of Gilead asked Jephthah to be their chief. He asked, Didn't you hate me? They promised Yahweh would be witness. The people made him head, and he spoke all his words before Yahweh in Mizpah.

Jephthah sent messengers to Ammon. He explained that Israel had not taken Ammon's land, and he said, May Yahweh the Judge be judge today. Yahweh's Spirit came on him, and God gave him victory. But Jephthah had made a hasty promise to God. It brought great sadness to him and his only daughter. Every year the daughters of Israel honored her for four days.

Memory Verse

“Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and chief over them. Jephthah spoke all his words before Yahweh in Mizpah.”

Judges 11:11 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Where did Jephthah flee?

  2. What did Jephthah ask the elders?

  3. Where did Jephthah speak his words before Yahweh?

  4. What did Jephthah call Yahweh?

  5. How long did the daughters of Israel honor her each year?

Jephthah Is Called

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for never pushing me away. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it wise to think before making a promise?
  • How can you include someone who feels left out?

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