jephthah

/ˈdʒɛfθə/

Definitions

1. noun

The fifth judge of the Israelites, famous for making a vow that resulted in his daughter being sacrificed as a burnt offering (Judges 11:29-40).

“According to the biblical account, Jephthah was a skilled military commander who led the Israelites to victory against the Ammonites.”

Synonyms

  • commander
  • judge

Antonyms

  • arbiter
  • peacekeeper