Judges 12:7Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in one of the cities of Gilead.
The setting
Gilead region, eastern Jordan, ~1100 BC. A community buries their controversial judge...
The emotion here: solemn duty recording a complex leader's end
The original word
shaphat (שָׁפַט) — to judge, govern, deliver justice as both ruler and military leader
Why it matters
Jephthah was an illegitimate son who became a bandit leader before being called to judge
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 12:7
No specific burial city is named — even in death, he remained somewhat of an outsider
Common misconceptionPeople see this as just a timeline filler, but the vague burial location hints that Jephthah never fully found acceptance despite his service.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Judges 12:7
Bible Genome reading
Judges 12:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 12:7 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 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership end, mortality. Notable phrases: judged Israel six years; died Jephthah.
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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