1 Men from Ephraim came to Jephthah. They said, “Why did you not call us to fight the Ammon people? We will burn your house!” 2 Jephthah said, “I did call you. We had a big fight with the Ammon people, but you did not help.” ️⚔️ 3 Jephthah said, “I went to fight. I was brave. God made us win. Why do you come to fight me now?” ❓ 4 Jephthah and the men of Gilead fought the men of Ephraim. Gilead won the fight. ⚔️ 5 The men of Gilead kept the river crossing at the Jordan. When men came to cross, they asked, “Are you from Ephraim?” 6 They said, “Say ‘Shibboleth.’” Some men said “Sibboleth.” They could not say it right. Then Gilead caught them. Many died, about 42,000. ️️➡️ ⚠️ 7 Jephthah led Israel 6 years. He died and was put in his town in Gilead. ️⚰️ 8 After him, Ibzan from Bethlehem led Israel. ️ 9 Ibzan had 30 sons and 30 daughters. He sent his daughters to other towns. He brought 30 girls from other towns for his sons to marry. He led 7 years. 10 Ibzan died and was put in Bethlehem. ⚰️ 11 After him, Elon from Zebulun led Israel 10 years. ️ 12 Elon died and was put in Aijalon in Zebulun. ⚰️ 13 After him, Abdon son of Hillel from Pirathon led Israel. 14 Abdon had 40 sons and 30 grandsons. They rode 70 donkeys. 15 Abdon died and was put in Pirathon, in the hill land of Ephraim. ⚰️⛰️