30 And Jephthah ^gmade a vow to the Lord and said, “If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, 31 then whatever¹ comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites ^hshall be the Lord’s, and ⁱI will offer it² up for a burnt offering.”

Saul’s Rash Vow

24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, ^bso Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food.

22 ^tGod do so to the enemies of David¹ and more also, if by morning I leave so much as one male of all who belong to him.”

23 And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, ^gup to half of my kingdom.”

A Plot to Kill Paul

12 When it was day, ^uthe Jews made a plot and ^vbound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.