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Judges 11:35-36 The Judgeship of Jephthah

35 When he saw her, he tore his clothes and cried, “Oh! My daughter! You have made me miserable and wretched, because I have made a vow to the Lord that I cannot break.”

36 “My father,” she replied, “you have given your word to the Lord. Do to me just as you promised, now that the Lord has avenged you of your enemies, the Ammonites.

Cross References for Judges 11:35-36

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Matthew 14:7-9 - that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Click to read the verse Matthew 14:7-9 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:7-9

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