And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
The older people from the area of Gilead told Jephthah, "We want you to lead us now, so you can help us battle the descendants of Ammon and be our leader for everyone living in Gilead.