Jephtha

Jephtha ("the Opener") was driven from his home by his brethren, and settled in Tob, a district of Syria. When close pressed by the Ammonites, his tribe recalled him, and he delivered them from their foes. He made a rash vow that he would sacrifice whatsoever first came out of his house to meet him on his return from battle, and this happened to be his own child. It is to be noted that the passage in Judges (x. 15 - xii. 7) does not indicate that the girl was actually killed, but rather suggests that she was condemned to perpetual virginity. Jephtha died after a reign of six years.