The hazard of making a vow is shown in Jepthah's story. Even though the Spirit of the Lord comes over him (Judges 11:29), he makes a bargain with God. If God gives victory to Jepthah when he leads Israeli warriors against the Ammonites, then Jepthah will sacrifice whatever comes out of the door of his house upon his return. Accordingly, Jepthah is bound to sacrifice his own daughter (Judges 11:39).
How is God pleased with Jepthah's vow or by his keeping the vow?
In what ways, if any, is Jepthah paying attention to the Spirit of the Lord who has come over him?
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