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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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