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Jephthah's daughter: the text is ambiguous - she may have been killed as a burnt offering or dedicated as a lifelong virgin servant at the temple; Mike slightly leans toward the literal sacrifice reading.

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 14) 00:39:20 – 00:40:50

What happened to Jephthah's daughter?

The daughter mourned her virginity (i.e., not having children - central to OT honor), which could fit either interpretation. Mike notes the ambiguity but leans toward a literal burnt offering, while acknowledging the temple-dedication view is argued by others.

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