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As we study Jephthah, one of Israel’s most controversial judges, we find that politics are taking center stage while faith is receding into the background. Jephthah massages history to warn the Ammonite King that Israel is a formidable enemy who should not be trifled with because Yahweh gives land to the deserving. While his theology is correct, his methods are questionable. In the middle of the story we find glimmers of the Divine Council peeking through, and we discuss if Jephthah might serve as an earthly example of what is occurring in spiritual realm. And we see why all of this makes his vow to sacrifice his daughter is so horrifying.

Scriptures from this episode:

Judges 11:12-40

Deuteronomy 2

Number 21: 29

Jeremiah 48:46

2 Kings 23:13

1 Kings 11:7

2 Kings 3

Hebrews 11: 32-33

Numbers 22-23

Resources from this episode:

Exploring My Strange Bible with Tim Mackie (podcast) - http://bit.ly/2NeCIpQ

Unseen Realm by Dr. Michael Heiser (book) - https://amzn.to/2PLNCp1

Naked Bible Video explanation of the Divine Council - https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/newstarthere/

Moabite Stone (Mesha Stele) by William Brown (article) - http://bit.ly/34A62gF

The Commentarians: The Frighteners with Doug Overmeyer (podcast) - http://bit.ly/32h9ESU

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