Judges 10:18
And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another, What man is he that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
Cross-reference
Judges 1:1
Parallel
In Judges 1:1, Israel asks who will lead against Canaanites — a parallel question to the Gileadites' search for a leader against Ammon in 10:18.
Judges 11:5–8
Historical context
Judges 11:5-8 shows the elders directly offering Jephthah the command — fulfilling the general offer made here.
Judges 11:11
Historical context
Judges 11:11 records Jephthah being made head and captain — the direct fulfillment of the offer here.
Judges 11:8
Historical context
Judges 11:8 repeats the exact offer to Jephthah — the same terms from the elders.
Judges 8:23
Contrast
Judges 8:23 has Gideon refusing human rule — contrasting with the people's desire to appoint a leader here.
1 Samuel 17:25
Parallel
1 Samuel 17:25 offers reward for defeating Goliath — mirrors the offer of leadership for fighting Ammon here.