Judges 11:12-40 (Episode 210)
Jephthah makes an ill-advised vow to God before going into battle and then tragically fulfills it.
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Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price is the Director of Christ Hold Fast. He is also an author, church and conference speaker, and co-host of the podcasts 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament. Daniel has served as a church planter, pastor and worship leader and currently lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his wife Jessica and daughter Anna.
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