Judges 11:4
New International Version
Some time later, when the Ammonites were fighting against Israel,

New Living Translation
At about this time, the Ammonites began their war against Israel.

English Standard Version
After a time the Ammonites made war against Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Some time later, when the Ammonites fought against Israel

King James Bible
And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

New King James Version
It came to pass after a time that the people of Ammon made war against Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about, after a while, that the sons of Ammon fought against Israel.

NASB 1995
It came about after a while that the sons of Ammon fought against Israel.

NASB 1977
And it came about after a while that the sons of Ammon fought against Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened after a while that the sons of Ammon fought against Israel.

Amplified Bible
Now it happened after a while that the Ammonites fought against Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, the Ammonites fought against Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, the Ammonites fought against Israel.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass after a while, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass after a while, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Later, Ammon waged war with Israel.

Good News Translation
It was some time later that the Ammonites went to war against Israel.

International Standard Version
Later on, the Ammonites attacked Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
Some time later, when the Ammonites fought against Israel

NET Bible
It was some time after this when the Ammonites fought with Israel.

New Heart English Bible
It happened after a while, that the people of Ammon made war against Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

World English Bible
After a while, the children of Ammon made war against Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, after a time, that the sons of Ammon fight with Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, after a time, that the Bene-Ammon fight with Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be from days and the sons of Ammon will war with Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In those days the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In those days, the sons of Ammon fought against Israel.

New American Bible
Some time later, the Ammonites went to war with Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
After a time the Ammonites made war against Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass after a time, the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was after some days, the sons of Amon fought with the sons of Israel
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass after a while, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass when the children of Ammon prepared to fight with Israel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jephthah Delivers Israel
3So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where worthless men gathered around him and traveled with him. 4Some time later, when the Ammonites fought against Israel 5and made war with them, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob.…

Cross References
Numbers 21:23-24
But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. / And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.

Deuteronomy 2:32-33
So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. / And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army.

Joshua 13:10-11
and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; / also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah—

2 Kings 10:33
from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Samuel 11:1-11
Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” ...

2 Samuel 10:6-14
When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. ...

2 Chronicles 20:1-30
After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ...

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Jeremiah 48:1-47
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...

Ezekiel 25:8-11
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ...

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

Matthew 5:43-44
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ / But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:27-28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Romans 12:17-21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...

2 Corinthians 10:3-4
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

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Judges 11
1. The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead
12. The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain
29. Jephthah's vow
32. His conquest of the Ammonites
34. He performs his vow on his daughter.














Some time later
This phrase indicates a passage of time since the previous events described in the Book of Judges. It suggests a period of relative peace or stability before the conflict with the Ammonites arises. This is a common narrative technique in the Book of Judges, where cycles of peace and conflict are depicted. The time lapse also allows for the development of new leaders and circumstances in Israel.

when the Ammonites
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, through his younger daughter (Genesis 19:38). They were a neighboring nation east of the Jordan River, often in conflict with Israel. The Ammonites worshiped the god Milcom or Molech, and their practices were often in direct opposition to the worship of Yahweh. Their relationship with Israel was marked by hostility and warfare, as seen in various biblical accounts.

fought against Israel
This conflict is part of the recurring theme in Judges where Israel faces oppression due to their disobedience to God. The Ammonites' aggression can be seen as a divine instrument of judgment against Israel's idolatry and sin. Historically, the Ammonites were known for their military campaigns and territorial ambitions. This battle sets the stage for the rise of Jephthah, a judge who would deliver Israel from their oppression. The conflict also highlights the need for a deliverer, a theme that points forward to the ultimate deliverer, Jesus Christ, who would save His people from their sins.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ammonites
A group of people descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew. They were often in conflict with Israel due to territorial disputes and religious differences.

2. Israel
The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Jacob. At this time, Israel was a confederation of tribes often facing external threats and internal strife.

3. Jephthah
Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Jephthah becomes a central figure in the subsequent account. He is a judge of Israel who leads them against the Ammonites.

4. Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, often associated with the tribes of Gad and Manasseh. It is significant as the home of Jephthah.

5. Conflict
The ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the Ammonites, which sets the stage for Jephthah's leadership and the ensuing events.
Teaching Points
Understanding Historical Context
Recognize the historical and cultural backdrop of the Ammonite-Israelite conflict to better understand the account and its implications for Israel's faithfulness to God.

God's Sovereignty in Conflict
Reflect on how God uses conflicts and challenges to bring about His purposes, often raising unlikely leaders like Jephthah to deliver His people.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Israel's repeated disobedience leads to oppression by foreign nations, reminding us of the importance of faithfulness to God's commands.

Leadership and Faith
Consider the qualities of leadership exemplified by Jephthah, including faith, courage, and reliance on God, as a model for Christian leadership today.

Trusting God's Plan
Even in times of conflict and uncertainty, trust that God is working through circumstances to fulfill His promises and purposes.(4) In process of time.--Marg., after days, implying the time between Jephthah's expulsion in early youth and his mature manhood.

The children of Ammon made war.--The fact that this is introduced as a new circumstance, though it has been fully related in Judges 10:8-9; Judges 10:17-18, probably arises from the use of some new, and probably Gileadite, document in these two chapters.

Verse 4. - This verse brings us back to Judges 10:17, and reunites the two streams of narrative.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Some time later,
וַיְהִ֖י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

when the Ammonites
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

fought
וַיִּלָּחֲמ֥וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

against
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

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


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