Judg 12:6 | TNotes | STEP | 12:6 The term Shibboleth has come to mean any password used to identify imposters. Such linguistic litmus tests have been used by armies throughout history. • 42,000 Ephraimites: This number could possibly be translated as “42 troops” (see study note on Exod 12:37).

‏ Judges 12:6

12:6 ^a The term Shibboleth has come to mean any password used to identify imposters. Such linguistic litmus tests have been used by armies throughout history.

• 42,000 Ephraimites: This number could possibly be translated as “42 troops” (see study note on Exod 12:37).