And BTW Jephthah didn't murder his daughter, despite what some commentators have said. There are several Biblical laws that would have prohibited that, and not just the laws against child sacrifice. He probably forced her to remain a virgin the rest of her life, which was also against the Law, as a parent isn't given that authority in OT law, but the main point is that Jephthah was a hero because he was a man of faith.

The fact that he was ignorant of some of the specifics and nuances of Biblical law and treated his daughter unfairly didn't have anything to do with whether he was a hero of faith or not. David could sleep with his friend's wife and then murder him. Samson could spoil himself with a whore, drink himself oblivious and then betray himself to torture and you and I can and have done things that are similar in the sight of the Lord. But we are still considered Holy due to our faith in Christ; you and I with the huge advantage of the time in which we are living, with a better understanding of God and His will, Sampson, Jephthah and the rest with the same kind of faith looking to the promise.

Herod didn't have faith, and like even "good" non-believers was an enemy of God.

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Tim Vaughan, 48 years old, member PCA church but currently attending EV Free church. San Luis Obispo County, California.