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Originally Posted by n david
Jephthah is an interesting story. He's mentioned in the Hebrews 11 "Hall of Faith." He was born to a harlot; his half brothers kicked him out of the family. He was surrounded by "vain men," yet God used him to defeat the Ammonites. |
I agree. I would also add that the larger context of his tale is found in one of the most interesting books of the whole Bible, that is, Judges. At times heroic, at times sinister, and macabre, it seems to really paint the best portrait (to me, that is) of life in the ancient world of God's people.