And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.
And she said to him, 'My father, if you have made a promise to the LORD, do to me exactly what you said you would do, since the LORD has given you victory over your enemies, the people of Ammon.'
This verse shows Jephthah's daughter accepting her father's vow to God, even though it meant her own sacrifice, because God had given them victory.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which recounts the period of Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan, Jephthah was a warrior leader who made a rash vow to God that he would sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house if he defeated the Ammonites in battle. Tragically, his daughter was the first to greet him upon his victorious return, leading to a heartbreaking situation where she accepted the consequences of his oath. This verse captures her pious response, emphasizing the cultural importance of keeping vows in ancient Israelite society.
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