Judges 11:8-10

Expanded Bible

⁸ The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “·It is because of those troubles that [For that reason; or Despite that; Nevertheless]^[a] we come to you now. Please come with us and fight against the ·Ammonites [^Lsons/descendants of Ammon]. You will be the ·ruler [leader; head] over everyone who lives in Gilead.”

⁹ Then Jephthah answered, “If you take me back to Gilead to fight the ·Ammonites [^Lsons/descendants of Ammon] and the Lord helps me win, ·I will be your ruler [or will I really be your ruler/leader/head?].”

¹⁰ The elders of Gilead said to him, “The Lord ·is listening to everything we are saying [is our witness; or will mediate for us; ^Lwill hear between us; ^Can oath formula]. ·We promise to do all that you tell us to do [or …if we do not do as you say].”