Old TestamentHistorical Books |
Did Jephthah sacrifice her? |
Yes, he did. Before that, however, he honored his daughter’s request to roam the mountains with her friends for two months mourning her virginity. Ironically, Jephthah delivered the Israelites from the Ammonites, a group known for sacrificing their children. In the end, Jephthah sacrificed his child, too.