The tribe of Ephraim again fell because of its arrogance. This fall was an indication of Jephthah's greatness as a leader. He and his Gileadite "renegades" were superior in strength to the whole tribe of Ephraim. Psalm 78 (especially verses 9, 11, 67) reflects on Ephraim's failure to fight. This Psalm explains God's rejection of Ephraim as Israel's leading tribe. Judah (i.e. David; Psalm 78:68-72), not Ephraim, was to lead Israel.
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Dr. Robert Adams, Jr. became pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church ARP, in Merritt Island, Florida, in 2008, after serving as an intern and associate pastor since 2002. He was ordained in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod in 2003. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological...