Judges 11:8-10

Living Bible

⁸ “Because we need you,” they replied. “If you will be our commander-in-chief against the Ammonites, we will make you the king of Gilead.”

⁹ “Sure!” Jephthah exclaimed. “Do you expect me to believe that?”

¹⁰ “We swear it,” they replied. “We promise with a solemn oath.”