1. What is the meaning of Judges 11:37?

2. How does Jephthah's daughter's request reflect her understanding of sacrifice and obedience?

3. What can we learn about honoring commitments from Judges 11:37?

4. How does this passage connect to Jesus' teachings on sacrifice and obedience?

5. How can we apply Jephthah's daughter's example of faithfulness in our lives today?

6. What does Judges 11:37 teach about the importance of community support in trials?

7. Why did Jephthah's daughter request two months to mourn her virginity in Judges 11:37?

8. How does Judges 11:37 reflect on the value of women in biblical times?

9. What cultural practices influenced Jephthah's daughter's request in Judges 11:37?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 11?

11. How can I find strength and courage in faith?

12. Judges 11:34–39: If Jephthah’s daughter was actually sacrificed, why is there no explicit condemnation of this act elsewhere in Scripture?

13. Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him?

14. If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?1. What does Jephthah's daughter's request to "roam the hills and weep" teach us about the importance of processing grief and seeking solitude with God?

2. How can we apply the lesson of being cautious with our vows and promises in our daily lives, especially in our commitments to God and others?

3. In what ways does the account of Jephthah's daughter challenge our understanding of obedience and sacrifice in our relationship with God?

4. How can we, as a community, better support those who are experiencing grief and loss, drawing from the example of Jephthah's daughter's friends?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult situation that required faith. How does Jephthah's account inspire you to trust in God's plan, even amidst uncertainty or tragedy?1. How does Jephthah's early life shape his later actions and decisions?

2. How might the Gileadites' act of accepting Jephthah as a leader after rejecting him earlier apply to present-day situations about forgiveness and second chances?

3. What does Jephthah's decision to reason with the king of Ammon before going to war reveal about his character?

4. Do you think Jephthah's vow to God was necessary for the victory? Why or why not?

5. What might have been different if Jephthah had specified his vow or not made a vow at all?

6. How does this story challenge our understanding of faith, promises, and their consequences?

7. What are the potential dangers of making rash promises, as illustrated by Jephthah's vow?

8. How does the story of Jephthah's daughter challenge or reinforce your understanding of obedience and honor?

9. What does this story teach us about the importance of considering the impact of our decisions on others?

10. How might we apply the lessons from Jephthah's story to avoid making rash decisions or promises in our lives today?

11. How does the culture and tradition of that time impact Jephthah's decision to fulfill his vow? How is this different from today's cultural and ethical understandings?

12. How can we ensure that our actions align with our faith and do not run contrary to God's desires, as seen in Jephthah's case?

13. In what ways does Jephthah’s tragic tale resonate with contemporary issues of making and breaking promises?

14. How might Jephthah's approach to leadership have been influenced by his past experiences?

15. How does the response of the community towards Jephthah's plight with his daughter reflect on their societal values and norms?

16. How does this story illustrate the intersection of personal faith, societal pressures, and divine will?

17. How does the narrative of Jephthah inspire us to engage in reflective decision making?

18. Can Jephthah's interaction with the King of Ammon be seen as a model for conflict resolution today?

19. How does the story of Jephthah challenge traditional views of victory and sacrifice?

20. How can we use Jephthah's story to foster discussions about the role of promises and vows in our faith journey?

Judges 11:37 NIV
Judges 11:37 NLT
Judges 11:37 ESV
Judges 11:37 NASB
Judges 11:37 KJV

Judges 11:37 Commentaries

Bible Hub