# 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.
* However, Jepthah made a foolish, hasty vow to God which resulted in him sacrificing his daughter.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [[../other/ammon.md]], [[../kt/deliverer.md]], [[../other/ephraim.md]], [[../other/judgeposition.md]], [[../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)