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Bible BackdropAuthor: Matthew
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History of Israel: Jephthah and the Tragedy of a Vow
Episode 68
Monday, 5 October, 2026
After the stories of Gideon and Abimilech, Israel once again falls into apostasy and God sends the Ammonites and the Philistines to oppress them. As they beg God's forgiveness and deliverance, He tells them to ask the gods that they were following to deliver them. Israel then wholeheartedly repents and God decides to help. The people go to a former outcast, Jephthah, to help lead them. But he's not interested and it takes a promise of permanent leadership to persuade him. Seeing the overwhelming odds, Jephthah makes a foolish vow showing that he is still a flawed man.If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5 star rating and review. If you want to get in touch with the show, you can do so at the e-mail mentioned in the episode.
