The whole narrative since the start of chapter 11 has been heading toward the victory of Jephthah over the Ammonites in Judges 11:32–33. But the vow effectively overshadows the expected climax of the Lord’s victory. The vow and its execution, described in much greater detail than the battle, become the main focus and the real climax of the episode.
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29 L'Esprit de l'Eternel fut sur Jephthé. Il traversa Galaad et Manassé; il passa à Mitspé de Galaad; et de Mitspé de Galaad, il marcha contre les fils d'Ammon.