Joe: Alright, so we have a Bible expert with us today, and he's gonna give us a rundown of the book of Judges, chapter by chapter. What can you tell us about Judges 11?

Bible Expert: Judges 11 tells the story of Jephthah, a warrior and judge of Israel. He was the son of an Israelite father and a foreign mother, and he was rejected by his half-brothers.

Joe: That sounds like a tough start.

Bible Expert: It was. But eventually, the other tribes of Israel asked him to lead them in battle against the Ammonites. Jephthah made a rash vow to God that if he won, he would sacrifice the first thing that greets him when he returns home.

Joe: Woah! That seems like a pretty big gamble.

Jamie: (from the background) I'm Googling it…

Bible Expert: It was. Unfortunately, the first thing that greeted Jephthah when he returned home was his only daughter. Jephthah was distraught and prepared to sacrifice her, but the people of Israel intervened and suggested that she remain a virgin and serve the Lord instead.

Joe: That's a pretty wild story.

Bible Expert: It certainly is. The story of Jephthah serves as a warning against rash vows and as a reminder to trust in God's provision.