Although marriage and childbearing were highly esteemed in Israel, Jephthah’s daughter willingly remained single and enjoyed the privilege of engaging in sacred service at Jehovah’s sanctuary. ​ — Judg. 11: 28 - 40.
ती, एलकाना नावाच्या आपल्या लेवी पती आणि त्याची दुसरी पत्नी पनिन्‍ना यांच्यासमवेत एफ्राइमाच्या डोंगराळ प्रदेशांत राहत होती.