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Judges 11:34 · KJV

"And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter."

King James Version

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Passage Context

32So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.
33And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and unto the plain of the vineyards, with a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel.
34And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.
35And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.
36And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you celebrate achievements in your life?

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What does family mean to you in times of victory?

3

When have you been surprised by someone's reaction to your success?

Life Application

family

Celebrate victories with loved ones to strengthen family bonds.

gratitude

Express gratitude for the support of family during challenging times.

People in This Verse

JephthahOT

Jephthah was a judge of Israel known for his military leadership and tragic vow. He led Israel against the Ammonites and faced challenges from his own people.

First appearance: Judges 11:1

Jephthah's DaughterOT

She was Jephthah's only child, known for her bravery and tragic fate. Her story highlights the consequences of vows made in desperation.

First appearance: Judges 11:34

Places in This Verse

Mizpeh

Mizpeh was a significant gathering place and a site of military strategy for the Israelites.

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