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Podcast: Gilbert House Fellowship
Episode: Gilbert House Fellowship #340: Judges 11–13
Description: JUDGES 11 describes an event in Israel’s history that is difficult to reconcile with a loving God.Jephthah, the son of man of the tribe of Manasseh by a prostitute, is called upon by the people of Gilead to lead them into battle against the kingdom of Ammon, which had invaded their territory. Jephthah, described as “a mighty warrior,” vowed to God that he would sacrifice as a burnt offering “whatever [or “whoever”] comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return.” (Judges 11:30–31).This illustrates the foolishness of swearing a rash vow to God. It i...