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Chapter 12

Jephthah and Ephraim

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The men of Ephraim called all their soldiers together and crossed the river to the town of Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, "Why didn't you call us to help you fight the Ammonites? We will burn your house down with you in it."
Jephthah answered them, "My people and I fought a great battle against the Ammonites. I called you, but you didn't come to help me.