Even though it meant that she would remain single and forgo her normal intent to have a family, Jephthah’s daughter willingly submitted to this vow and served at the sanctuary in Shiloh for the rest of her life.
Kuigi Jefta tütar pidi seetõttu jääma vallaliseks ja suruma alla oma normaalse soovi luua perekond, allus ta meeleldi oma isa antud tõotusele ning teenis kogu ülejäänud elu Siiloa pühakojas.