Judges 11:28
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
שָׁמַע
he listened
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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מֶלֶךְ
the king of
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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שָׁלַח
he sent
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שָׁלַח
To send. Shalach. God sent His Son. He still sends people today. You are sent. Every believer is a sent one carrying His authority.
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בֵּן
the people of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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עַמּוֹן
Ammon
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עַמּוֹן
Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
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יִפְתָּח
Jephthah
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יִפְתָּח
Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
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