Jephthah
Americannoun
noun
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His portrait features his friend Guy and step-daughter Annabelle, though he describes it as allegorical and partly inspired by the biblical story of Jephthah.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2015
Now the whole force of this rejoinder depends upon our supposed obligation as believers to approve the conduct of Jephthah.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Robert Green Ingersoll
It was this word the Ephraimites lisped and so betrayed themselves to Jephthah.
From Seeds of Pine by Janey Canuck
Abraham and Jephthah stand on much the same footing on the question of readiness to offer human sacrifice, except that in Jephthah’s case the initiative is with him.
From Theological Essays by Charles Bradlaugh
Wars between the Israelites and the Ammonites were frequent; they were overcome by Jephthah, Saul, David, Uzziah, Jotham, &c.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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