# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [Hebrews 11:32-34](en/tn/heb/help/11/32)
* [Judges 11:1-3](en/tn/jdg/help/11/01)
* [Judges 11:34-35](en/tn/jdg/help/11/34)
* [Judges 12:1-2](en/tn/jdg/help/12/01)

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