Shoftim (Judges) — Perek 11

Jephthah’s Vow

Jephthah defeats Ammon and makes a tragic vow.

• Jephthah, an outcast, is asked by the elders of Gilead to lead them.
• Jephthah sends messengers to the King of Ammon to argue Israel's right to the land.
• He vows to sacrifice whatever comes out of his house if he is victorious.
• Jephthah defeats Ammon, but his only daughter comes out to meet him.