Judg 12:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 12:1-6: 12:1-6 Ephraim once again felt neglected (cp. 8:1-3 ) and sought revenge. In contrast to Gideon’s policy, Jephthah’s response blamed Ephraim and resulted in civil war. 12:1 Zaphon was just east of the Jordan River, across from the tribal area of Ephraim.

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‏ Judges 12:1-4

Summary for Judg 12:1-6: 12:1-6 ^a Ephraim once again felt neglected (cp. 8:1-3 ^b) and sought revenge. In contrast to Gideon’s policy, Jephthah’s response blamed Ephraim and resulted in civil war. 12:1 ^c Zaphon was just east of the Jordan River, across from the tribal area of Ephraim.
12:2 ^d There is no record of Jephthah’s earlier appeal.
12:4 ^e It is unclear why the people of Ephraim were taunting the men of Gilead. Perhaps they resented or looked down on the Israelites who lived east of the Jordan River.