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In the book of Judges we read about a judge called Jephthah. Did Jephthah offer his daughter as a burnt sacrifice to God to fullfill his vow?

Answer

The prevailing opinion is that she never was able to be married, thus fulfilling the vow.

With blessings from Jerusalem,

Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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