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Summary: Judges chapter 12 recounts the conflict between Jephthah, the judge of Israel, and the tribe of Ephraim. After his victory over the Ammonites, Jephthah confronts Ephraim for not joining the fight, leading to a heated exchange. Ephraim accuses Jephthah of not inviting them to battle, which results in a civil war. Jephthah’s forces defeat the Ephraimites, and in the aftermath, they establish a method to identify Ephraimites who attempt to cross back into Israelite territory by testing their pronunciation of the word “Shibboleth.” The chapter concludes with the death of Jephthah after a six-year judgeship and briefly mentions other minor judges, including Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. Key themes in this chapter include the consequences of internal conflict within the Israelite tribes and the importance of unity in pursuing God’s purposes. The chapter also highlights the significance of identity and belonging, as seen in the Shibboleth test, which symbolizes the struggle over rightful identity within the community. Overall, Judges 12 serves as a reflection of the social dynamics and tensions among the tribes of Israel during a time when they were meant to be united against external threats.

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