Judges 11:15 net — and said to him,“This is what Jephthah says,‘Israel did not steal the land of Moab and the land of the Ammonites.

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"and said to him,“This is what Jephthah says,‘Israel did not steal the land of Moab and the land of the Ammonites."

— Judges 11:15, NET Bible

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Judges 11 — Context

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Jephthah Gives a History Lesson Jephthah sent messengers to the Ammonite king, saying,“Why have you come against me to attack my land?”

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The Ammonite king said to Jephthah’s messengers,“Because Israel stole my land when they came up from Egypt– from the Arnon River in the south to the Jabbok River in the north, and as far west as the Jordan. Now return it peaceably!”

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Jephthah sent messengers back to the Ammonite king

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and said to him,“This is what Jephthah says,‘Israel did not steal the land of Moab and the land of the Ammonites.

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When they left Egypt, Israel traveled through the desert as far as the Red Sea and then came to Kadesh.

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Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying,“Please allow us to pass through your land.” But the king of Edom rejected the request. Israel sent the same request to the king of Moab, but he was unwilling to cooperate. So Israel stayed at Kadesh.

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Then Israel went through the wilderness and bypassed the land of Edom and the land of Moab. They traveled east of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon River; they did not go through Moabite territory(the Arnon was Moab’s border).

Judges 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 11:15 say?
Judges 11:15 in the NET Bible reads: “and said to him,“This is what Jephthah says,‘Israel did not steal the land of Moab and the land of the Ammonites.”
Where is Judges 11:15 in the Bible?
Judges 11:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 11:15.
What translation should I read Judges 11:15 in?
Judges 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 11:15?
Judges 11:15 reads (NET): “and said to him,“This is what Jephthah says,‘Israel did not steal the land of Moab and the land of the Ammonites.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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