Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But the king of the Ammonites wouldn't heed the message that Jephthah had sent to him.
New American Standard Bible
But the king of the sons of Ammon
King James Version
Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
Holman Bible
But the king of the Ammonites would not listen to Jephthah’s message that he sent him.
A Conservative Version
However the king of the sons of Ammon did not hearken to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
American Standard Version
Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
Amplified
But the king of the Ammonites disregarded the message of Jephthah, which he sent to him.
Bible in Basic English
The king of the children of Ammon, however, did not give ear to the words which Jephthah sent to him.
Darby Translation
But the king of the Ammonites did not heed the message of Jephthah which he sent to him.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king of the sons of Ammon heard not to the words of Jephthah which he sent to him.
King James 2000
However the king of the children of Ammon heeded not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But the king of the {Ammonites} did not listen to the message that Jephthah sent to him.
Modern King James verseion
And the king of the sons of Ammon did not listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent to him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Howbeit, the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
NET Bible
But the Ammonite king disregarded the message sent by Jephthah.
New Heart English Bible
However the king of the children of Ammon did not listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
The Emphasized Bible
But the king of the sons of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah, which he sent unto him.
Webster
But, the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
World English Bible
However the king of the children of Ammon didn't listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king of the Bene-Ammon hath not hearkened unto the words of Jephthah which he sent unto him,
Themes
Ambassadors » Israelites to various nations
the Ammonites » Jephthah raised up to deliver israel from
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of jephthah, with the king of moab, unsuccessful
Interlinear
Shama`
Dabar
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 11:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jephthah Rejects Ammonite Claims
27 I haven't sinned against you, but you are acting wrongly against me by declaring war on me. May the LORD, the Judge, sit in judgment today between the Israelis and the Ammonites.'" 28 But the king of the Ammonites wouldn't heed the message that Jephthah had sent to him. 29 The Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, so he swept through Gilead and the territory of Manasseh, then swept through Mizpah in Gilead, and from Mizpah in Gilead he proceeded toward where the Ammonites were encamped.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Kings 14:11
But Amaziah refused to listen. So Israel's King Jehoash and Judah's King Amaziah faced each other at Beth-shemesh, which is part of Judah.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.