Before going out to combat the Ammonites, Judge Jephthah vowed that if Jehovah gave him the victory, the first person who would come out to meet him after the battle would be devoted to Jehovah’s service at the sanctuary.
Sebelum melawan orang Ammon, ayahnya berjanji bahwa kalau Yehuwa membuat dia menang, orang pertama yang menyambutnya ketika dia pulang akan melayani Yehuwa di tabernakel seumur hidup.