Julie
Again, the Israelites rebuke God and worship others so he places them in the hands of others and allows them to be enslaved and treated poorly. This causes the Israelites to, again, ask him to save them. This just seems to be a constant cycle, and unfortunately, one that has gone on for many years. The only thing that stood and I really didn't understand with the vow with the daughter.
Psalm 142 is taking refuge in the Lord and asking for his protection from those the would persecute. Another prayer of protection in time of need for those that believe in the Lord.
Michelle
So at the beginning of this passage God tells them he will not save them again as they continue to disobey and worship other gods. He is angry with his people. He allows them to be enslaved and tells them it's their own fault even after they agree they will return to him in worship. The vow he made with the Lord in which he said he would give as a sacrifice whatever came out his door when he returned if the Lord would give the enemy in to his hands proved to be devastating to Jephthah. As his only child, his daughter is the one that came out the door and she does not appear upset that her father will have to sacrifice her, instead she asks to have time to spend with her friends before carrying out his vow. Her faith and sacrifice is surprising especially in a time when the people are not following God's commands.
The psalm is prefaced saying a prayer of David when he was in the cave. It does appear to be a prayer of protection. It seems he is also sharing he loneliness with the lord.
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