28. But the king of Ammon didn't pay any attention to the message Jephthah sent him.
29. Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah. He went across the territories of Gilead and Manasseh. He passed through Mizpah in the land of Gilead. From there he attacked the people of Ammon.
30. Jephthah made a promise to the Lord. He said, "Hand the Ammonites over to me.
31. If you do, here's what I'll do when I come back from winning the battle. Anything that comes out the door of my house to meet me will belong to you. I will sacrifice it as a burnt offering."