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And Samson’s wife was given to his companion, who had been his best man. a. Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily: The Spirit of the LORD did not come upon Samson to avenge the hurt feelings of a husband. God’s strategy was larger: He was seeking an occasion to move against the Philistines (Judges 14:4).
CHAPTER 14. Jud 14:1-5. Samson Desires a Wife of the Philistines. 1, 2. Timnath—now Tibna, about three miles from Zorah, his birthplace. saw a woman … of the Philistines; and told his father and his mother, and said, … get her for me to wife—In the East parents did, and do in many cases still, negotiate the marriage alliances for their sons.
Apr 6, 2015 · The lion might logically represent the wicked Philistines oppressing Israel, or the dangers that Samson (as Israel’s representative) introduces to his own life by marrying one. Honey is the blessing to Israel that God will bring from the carcass of the Philistines, by mingling his sweet purpose in the joining of Samson to that Philistine woman by his amazing power .
5 Samson went with his father and mother to Timnah. When they were coming to the vineyards of Timnah, a young roaring lion met Samson. 6 The Lord ’s Spirit came over him. With his bare hands, he tore the lion apart as if it were a young goat. He didn’t tell his parents what he had done. 7 Then he went to talk to the young woman. She was the ...
Aug 9, 2018 · I think we should begin by noting that Samson had to know that such a marriage would be wrong (Deuteronomy 7:1-6). If for no other reason, it was wrong because his parents warned him not to do so (Judges 14:3). Samson disobeyed both his parents and God. His parents were right in warning Samson not to marry this Philistine woman, but
The story of Samson's riddle comprises chapter 14 of the Book of Judges. It begins when Samson encounters a Philistine woman in the city of Timnah and decides to marry her, against the objections of his parents. While travelling to Timnah to meet with the woman, Samson is attacked by a young lion. The Spirit of the Lord comes upon him, and he ...
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Judges 14. Modern English Version. Samson’s Wedding. 14 Samson went down to Timnah and saw a woman from the daughters of the Philistines. 2 He came back up and told his father and mother, “I have seen a woman in Timnah from the daughters of the Philistines; now get her for me as a wife.”. 3 His father and mother said to him, “Are there ...
