Day 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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The Rise and Leadership of Jephthah
This chapter follows the rise of Jephthah, a controversial leader chosen by the elders of Gilead to confront the oppression of the Ammonites. Jephthah asserts Israel's innocence in a land dispute and makes a vow to the Lord for victory in battle. The chapter also transitions into the Book of Ruth, highlighting the acts of legal redemption and marriage that preserve the family lineage.
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