“Judges 11–12: The Story of Jephthah,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 86
“Judges 11–12,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 86
The Story of Jephthah
Following the pattern of leaders in the book of Judges, Jephthah was an unlikely leader. He was the son of a harlot and once he was grown was thrust out of his family and home by his half brother. The Lord used this person from a lowly position, however, to deliver Israel from her enemies. Jephthah had faith in God and forsook idols, which gave him the strength of the Lord in his efforts.