About the book: 2023 / Before the battle, commander Iftah prays to God to grant him victory over the enemy. In return, he promises the Almighty to sacrifice the one who first congratulates him. The first was Avital, the commander’s favorite daughter. Iftah kills his only child, because an oath to the Lord cannot be broken. This dramatic biblical story has been played out many times in various genres of art. This story is the author's free interpretation of the plot.