Educator Guide
Jephthah Bible Study Guide
Judges · 1130 BC – 1078 BC (52 years)
Gileadite judge whose rash vow cost his daughter; defeated Ammon.
Teaching prompt
Read about Jephthah: "Gileadite judge whose rash vow cost his daughter; defeated Ammon." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Jephthah's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Jephthah's place?
- Which scripture passage about Jephthah stands out most to you, and why?