Why the Narrative Does Not Clearly State Divine Approval of Jephthah’s Vow The story of Jephthah in Judges 11 is one of the most debated passages in the Hebrew Bible. While Jephthah’s victory over the Ammonites is described as successful, the text does not explicitly state that God approved his … Continue reading Why does the narrative not clearly state divine approval of Jephthah’s vow?