Jephthah's daughter

Jephthah was a judge in Israel who made a vow to God that he would sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house to him. When his daughter came out to greet him, he was forced to keep his vow and sacrifice her. She bravely accepted her fate and asked for two months to weep for her virginity. After this time, Jephthah killed her and burned her body on a fire. There is some debate over whether or not Jephthah actually killed his daughter. Some believe that he simply kept her in seclusion for the rest of her life. However, the majority opinion is that he did sacrifice her, as the Bible clearly states that he offered her up as a burnt offering. Jephthah's daughter is a tragic figure who was caught up in the events of her father's vow. She is a reminder of the dangers of making rash promises to God, and of the suffering that can result from them.