2006-10-31 08:54:22 · 4 answers · asked by bethybug 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Biblical story does not overtly say that he did - however, that is the implication. This is truly one of the more troubling stories in the Hebrew Scriptures.
2006-10-31 09:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by davidscottwoodruff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
And his daughter excepted it, doing all she had to do before. To help them go through with the vow. Those people lived the first and great commandment given by Moses.
2006-10-31 16:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by jeni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because of the victory, he said the first of his household would be dedicated to Jehovah.
His daughter was the first to greet him
Jephthah's daughter obediently spent the rest of her life at the temple in service to Jehovah,
2006-10-31 16:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by TeeM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While we do not have the exact vow; apparently, Yes he did. Apparently it did not specify 'when' he would offer the sacrifice.
2006-10-31 18:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋