Jephthah
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Jephthah flees to Tob
Judges 11:3Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him. {from: Heb. from the face of}
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Rejectionc. 1100 BC
CanaanJephthah, son of a prostitute, is driven out by his half-brothers.
JDG 11:1-3Recallc. 1087 BC
GileadGilead's elders beg Jephthah to return and lead them against the Ammonites.
JDG 11:4-11Rash Vowc. 1087 BC
CanaanJephthah vows to sacrifice whatever first comes from his house if God grants victory.
JDG 11:30-31Tragic Vow Fulfilledc. 1087 BC
CanaanJephthah's daughter, his only child, comes out first; he fulfills his vow.
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