Old Testament. Jephthah judge of Israel. Jephthah returning victorious to Maspha after defeating the Ammonites. He vowed to the Lord that he would offer a burnt offering to the first one who came out to meet him on his arrival. His only daughter was sacrificed as she was the first to come out of the house to welcome him. Engraving. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra". Volume I. 1854.

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