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

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Ammon](../names/ammon.md), [deliver](../other/deliverer.md), [Ephraim](../names/ephraim.md), [judge](../other/judgeposition.md), [vow](../kt/vow.md))

## Bible References:

* [Hebrews 11:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/heb/11/32)
* [Judges 11:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/11/01)
* [Judges 11:35](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/11/35)
* [Judges 12:02](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/12/02)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3316
