Such a thought would be far from Jephthah’s mind, for the Law stipulated: “There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire. ”
Inimese põletamisele ei saanud Jefta kindlasti mõelda, sest Seaduses oli öeldud: „Ärgu leidugu su keskel kedagi, kes laseb oma poega ja tütart tulest läbi käia ”.