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The document outlines the story of Samson as narrated in the Book of Judges, detailing his miraculous birth, his conflicts with the Philistines, and his ultimate downfall due to betrayal by Delilah. It describes key events including his feats of strength, his marriage to a Philistine woman, and his revenge against the Philistines, culminating in his death when he collapses a temple. Throughout, the narrative emphasizes themes of divine purpose, strength, and the consequences of personal choices.

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The document outlines the story of Samson as narrated in the Book of Judges, detailing his miraculous birth, his conflicts with the Philistines, and his ultimate downfall due to betrayal by Delilah. It describes key events including his feats of strength, his marriage to a Philistine woman, and his revenge against the Philistines, culminating in his death when he collapses a temple. Throughout, the narrative emphasizes themes of divine purpose, strength, and the consequences of personal choices.

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JUDGES CHAPTER 13

1. The Angel’s Announcement (Judges 13:2–7)


• A man named Manoah from the tribe of Dan had a wife who was barren (unable to have children).
• An angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife and told her that she would conceive and give birth to a son.
• The child was to be a Nazarite from birth, meaning:
o He must never drink wine or strong drink.
o He must never eat anything unclean.
o His hair must never be cut because he was set apart for God.
• The angel said that her son would begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines.
2. Manoah Seeks Confirmation (Judges 13:8–14)
• Manoah prayed for the man of God (the angel) to return and give further instructions.
• God answered, and the angel appeared again to Manoah’s wife.
• Manoah asked how they should raise the child, and the angel repeated the instructions about the Nazarite vow.
3. The Angel’s Identity Revealed (Judges 13:15–23)
• Manoah wanted to prepare a meal for the visitor, but the angel told him to offer a burnt offering to the Lord instead.
• When Manoah sacrificed a young goat on a rock, the angel ascended in the flame.
• Realizing they had seen an angel of God, Manoah feared they would die, but his wife reassured him that God would not
have spoken to them if He intended to kill them.
4. The Birth of Samson (Judges 13:24–25)
• Samson was born, and he grew under the blessing of the Lord.
• The Spirit of the Lord began to stir him as he grew up in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

JUDGES CHAPTER 14
1. Samson Desires a Philistine Wife (Judges 14:1–4)
• Samson goes to Timnah and sees a Philistine woman he wants to marry.
• He tells his parents, “Get her for me, for she pleases me well.”
• His parents object, saying he should marry an Israelite instead.
• However, God was using this as an opportunity to confront the Philistines.

2. The Lion and the Riddle (Judges 14:5–14)


• On his way to Timnah, Samson is attacked by a young lion.
• The Spirit of the Lord empowers him, and he kills the lion with his bare hands.
• Later, he finds a swarm of bees and honey inside the lion’s carcass.
• At his wedding feast, he challenges the Philistines with a riddle:
o “Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet.”
o The riddle refers to the lion and the honey, but no one can solve it.
3. The Philistines Trick Samson (Judges 14:15–18)
• The Philistines pressure Samson’s wife to get the answer.
• She cries and begs until Samson tells her.
• She betrays him and tells the Philistines, who solve the riddle.
4. Samson’s Revenge (Judges 14:19–20)
• The Spirit of the Lord comes upon Samson again.
• He goes to Ashkelon, kills 30 Philistines, and takes their clothes to pay off his bet.
• In his anger, he leaves his wife and returns home.
• His wife is given to another man, one of his companions.

JUDGES CHAPTER 15
1. Samson Burns the Philistines’ Fields (Judges 15:3–5)
• Enraged, Samson declares he will take revenge on the Philistines.
• He captures 300 foxes, ties them together in pairs, and attaches torches to their tails.
• He releases them into the Philistine grain fields, vineyards, and olive groves, setting everything on fire.
2. The Philistines Retaliate (Judges 15:6–8)
• The Philistines, seeking revenge, burn Samson’s wife and her father to death.
• Samson attacks them fiercely and kills many.
• He then hides in a cave at the rock of Etam.
3. The Men of Judah Hand Over Samson (Judges 15:9–13)
• The Philistines invade Judah to capture Samson.
• The men of Judah, afraid of the Philistines, send 3,000 men to confront Samson at the rock of Etam.
• They tell him, “Don’t you know the Philistines rule over us?”
• Samson agrees to be tied up but makes them promise not to kill him themselves.
• They bind him with new ropes and hand him over to the Philistines.
4. Samson Kills 1,000 Philistines with a Jawbone (Judges 15:14–17)
• As Samson is delivered, the Spirit of the Lord comes upon him.
• He snaps the ropes off his arms like burned thread.
• Finding a jawbone of a donkey, he kills 1,000 Philistines.
• He declares,
o “With a donkey’s jawbone, I have made donkeys of them! With a donkey’s jawbone, I have killed a thousand
men!”
• He names the place Ramath-Lehi, meaning "Jawbone Hill."
5. God Provides Water for Samson (Judges 15:18–20)
• After the battle, Samson is exhausted and thirsty.
• He cries out to God, asking,
o “Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?”
• God miraculously provides water from a hollow place in Lehi, reviving him.
• Samson continues to lead Israel for 20 years in the days of the Philistine rule.

JUDGES CHAPTER 16
1. Samson Falls in Love with Delilah (Judges 16:4–6)
• Samson falls in love with Delilah, a woman from the Valley of Sorek.
• The Philistine rulers bribe Delilah with 1,100 pieces of silver each to find out the secret of Samson’s strength.
• Delilah asks Samson directly, “Tell me the secret of your great strength.”

2. Delilah Repeatedly Tricks Samson (Judges 16:7–14)


• First Lie: Samson says, “Tie me with seven fresh bowstrings.” She does, but he snaps them easily.
• Second Lie: Samson says, “Tie me with new ropes.” She does, but he breaks them off.
• Third Lie: Samson says, “Weave my hair into a loom.” She does, but he still escapes.
• Each time, she cries out, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” But he breaks free effortlessly.

3. Delilah Finally Gets the Truth (Judges 16:15–20)


• Delilah pressures Samson daily until he is "sick to death of it."
• He finally reveals the truth:
o “My strength comes from my hair. If my head is shaved, I will become weak like any other man.”
• Delilah lulls Samson to sleep on her lap and shaves off his seven braids.
• She calls, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!”
• The Lord departs from Samson, and he is captured easily.

4. Samson is Blinded and Imprisoned (Judges 16:21–22)


• The Philistines gouge out his eyes and take him to Gaza.
• They bind him with bronze shackles and force him to grind grain in prison.
• However, his hair begins to grow back while in prison.

5. Samson’s Final Act of Strength (Judges 16:23–30)


• The Philistines hold a great feast to celebrate Samson’s capture at the temple of Dagon, their god.
• They bring Samson out to entertain them and mock him.
• Samson prays to God:
o “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the
Philistines.”
• Samson pushes against the central pillars of the temple with all his strength.
• The temple collapses, killing him and about 3,000 Philistines, including the rulers.
• Samson dies, but he kills more Philistines in his death than in his life.

6. Samson’s Burial (Judges 16:31)


• His family retrieves his body and buries him in Zorah, where his father Manoah was buried.
• He had judged Israel for 20 years.

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