Judges 11:6-8

EasyEnglish Bible

⁶ They said to him, ‘Come and lead our army to fight against the Ammonites.’

⁷ Jephthah said to them, ‘Before this, you hated me. You made me leave my father's house. So why do you come to me for help, now that you are in trouble?’

⁸ The leaders of Gilead replied, ‘But we really need you to help us. Please join us to fight against the Ammonites. Then we will make you the leader of everyone who lives in Gilead.’