Jeptha

It is true that among the Jews, Jeptha sacrificed his daughter, and Saul was ready to immolate his son; it is also true that those who were devoted to the Lord by anathema could not be redeemed, as other beasts were, but were doomed to perish.

A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

Immanuel Quigley, a small, agreeable man, said at once, "Jeptha and I will take an upper."

Hawaii Michener, James 1959

Uncle Jeptha had not been in his grave thirty days, and Hiram was just getting into the work of running the place, with success looming ahead.

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

Uncle Jeptha undoubtedly thought it was for that length of time and therefore the option expired several days before he died.

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

Uncle Jeptha had had quite all he could do to till the uplands and the fields adjacent to his home.

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

"What's this widder woman goin 'to do with the farm old Jeptha left her?" inquired the man, looking at Hiram slyly.

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

"And you are sure Uncle Jeptha gave it for twelve months?"

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

He borrowed some of the old man's tools when Uncle Jeptha was sick, and you'll have to go after

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

This waterhole was deep enough for all purposes, and was shaded by a great oak that had stood there long before the house belonging to Jeptha

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd

"Then why didn't Uncle Jeptha speak of it to somebody before he died, if the option had not run out at that time?"

Hiram the Young Farmer Burbank L. Todd