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# Jephthah #
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## Facts: ##
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Jephthah was a warrior from Gilead who served as a judge over Israel.
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* In Hebrews 11:32, Jephthah is praised as an important leader who delivered his people from their enemies.
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* He rescued the Israelites from the Ammonites and led his people to defeat the Ephraimites.
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* However, Jepthah made a foolish, hasty vow to God which resulted in him sacrificing his daughter.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [ammon](../other/ammon.md) **·** [deliverer](../kt/deliverer.md) **·** [ephraim](../other/ephraim.md) **·** [judgeposition](../other/judgeposition.md) **·** [vow](../kt/vow.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Hebrews 11:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/11/32)
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* [Judges 11:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/11/01)
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* [Judges 11:34-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/11/34)
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* [Judges 12:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/12/01)
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