Jephthah and His Daughter
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Today's reading offers the tragic tale of Jephthah and his daughter -- a reminder that most of the judges of Israel were not the best examples of faith. Jephthah, a mighty warrior, pledged to sacrifice the life of the first person he met if God would give him (and his army) victory; the first person turned out to be his daughter.
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Reading the Bible in Its Entirety
If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read Judges 9-12 today.