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Jephthah

Facts:

Jephthah was a warrior from Gilead who served as a judge over Israel.

  • In Hebrews 11:32, Jephthah is praised as an important leader who delivered his people from their enemies.
  • He rescued the Israelites from the Ammonites and led his people to defeat the Ephraimites.
  • However, Jepthah made a foolish, hasty vow to God which resulted in him sacrificing his daughter.

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(See also: ../other/ammon.md, ../kt/deliverer.md, ../other/ephraim.md, ../other/judgeposition.md, ../kt/vow.md)

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