Japhihah's foolish promise

  

Q: What did Jephthah promise God if  he won the battle? 

A:Jephthah promised God that  if he won the battle against the Ammonites, the first thing to come out of his house to greet  him upon his peaceful return would be offered as a burnt offering.  

Q: Who greatest Jephthah when he came home?

 A:Jephthah was greeted on his return home by his only child his daughter who came out dancing and playing a tambourine in celebration of his victory.