Judges 11:28However the king of the children of Ammon didn't listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
The setting
Eastern Jordan, ~1100 BC. The moment diplomacy dies. Ammonite king rejects Jephthah's reasonable proposal. Modern Jordan/Israel border.
The emotion here: recording tragedy with sadness—the narrator sees what's coming
The original word
shama (שָׁמַע) — to hear, listen, obey; he heard but chose not to heed
Why it matters
This rejection triggered the war that led to Jephthah's tragic vow about his daughter
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 11:28
This single decision to ignore reason set in motion the tragedy that would destroy Jephthah's family
Common misconceptionMost people focus on Jephthah's vow, but miss that this verse is the real tragedy—the Ammonite king's pride caused unnecessary war and ultimately an innocent girl's death.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Judges 11:28
Bible Genome reading
Judges 11:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 11:28 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rejected diplomacy. Notable phrases: didn't listen.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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