Judges 11:5-9

5When the Ammonites attacked, the leaders of Gilead went to bring Jephthah from the land of Tob.

6They said to him, ‘Come and lead our army to fight against the Ammonites.’

7Jephthah said to them, ‘Before this, you hated me. You made me leave my father's house. So why do you come to me for help, now that you are in trouble?’

8The leaders of Gilead replied, ‘But we really need you to help us. Please join us to fight against the Ammonites. Then we will make you the leader of everyone who lives in Gilead.’

9Jephthah said to them, ‘So, you are saying that I should come back home to fight with you against the Ammonites. You are saying that if the Lord gives them to me, I will be your leader. Is that really true?’