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What does Judges 11:40 mean?

Every year, the young women of Israel go out for four days to remember Jephthah’s daughter, who gave up her life because of her father’s promise. Judges 11:40 - Modern Text Bible

(The story ends with a tradition of mourning and honoring Jephthah’s daughter, who became a symbol of sacrifice and faithfulness.)