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A Tragic Welcome
Commentators highlight the profound tragedy of this scene. Jephthah's daughter's joyful greeting, a customary celebration for a returning victor, ironically fulfills the exact wording of his rash vow. Her act of 'coming out to meet him' turns a moment of triumph into one of immense sorrow.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 11:34
18th Century
Theologian
His daughter came out to meet him - The precise phrase of his vow (Judges 11:31). She was his only child, a te…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 11:34
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances. —As Miriam went to meet Moses (Exodus 15:20), and the…
John Gill
On Judges 11:34
17th Century
Pastor
And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house
Where he had uttered his words before the Lord, which had passed between …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 11:29–40
17th Century
Minister
Several important lessons are to be learned from Jephthah's vow.
- There may be remnants of distrust and doubt, even in the hearts of tr…