JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 17

Question 17

Joshua and the Judges

'Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low and you have become the cause of great trouble to me for I have opened my mouth to the Lord and I cannot take back my vow'. Who made the vow?

  1. A.Hannah
  2. B.Peninah
  3. C.Samson
  4. D.Jephthah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Jephthah.)

Explanation

Jephthah said this when his daughter came out to meet him, because he had vowed to sacrifice whatever first came out of his house (Judges 11:30–35).