Jephthah was right in not being deterred from keeping his vow by the loss and sorrow to himself (compare the marginal references), just as Abraham …

He tore his clothes. —Compare to Joshua 7:6. By one of the curious survivals that preserve customs for centuries after their…

And it came to pass, when he saw her
She being the first person that presented to his view, as she was at the head o…

Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow.

1. There may be remnants of distrust and doubt, even in the hearts of tr…