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Jephthah

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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.
Jepthah however, made a foolish, hasty vow to God which resulted in the sacrifice of his daughter.

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(See also: Ammon, deliver, Ephraim, judge, vow)

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