Jephthah's Vow
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A rash promise made by the Israelite judge Jephthah to sacrifice the first person he encountered upon returning from victory. This vow resulted in the sacrifice of his only daughter.
What is the meaning of Jephthah's Vow in the Bible?
A rash promise made by the Israelite judge Jephthah to sacrifice the first person he encountered upon returning from victory. This vow resulted in the sacrifice of his only daughter.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
The narrative serves as a critical case study in ancient Near Eastern treaty and vow customs and the ethical tensions within the Book of Judges.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
- Why did the biblical author mention Jephthah's Vow in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jephthah's Vow clarify?
Related Topics
Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.