Episode Details

Today's reading covers Judges 12 and Proverbs 15:9–12. Our reflection follows the conflict between Jephthah and the Ephraimites, and the brief succession of the judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. We revisit and correct an earlier comment on Jephthah's vow, clarifying that child sacrifice was explicitly forbidden under the law regardless of a vow's binding nature. This case study affirms one scriptural principle (keeping vows) while opposing a clear violation of another.

In Proverbs 15:9–12, our discussion covers the wicked way that is an abomination to the Lord, against his love for the one who pursues righteousness. Then we see the severe discipline awaiting the one who forsakes correction, and we unpack the meanings of Sheol and Abaddon with the imagery of lying open before the Lord as a picture of His full knowledge of the human heart. Lastly, we assess what the scoffer and the wise do in response to reproof. 

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