Judges 13 Commentary

Israel’s disobedience results in a stark reminder of the consequences of turning from God, while also pointing toward His continued provision of salvation through a chosen judge.

She was barren, but God would soon intervene to bring forth a deliverer for Israel.

Samson’s birth story powerfully demonstrates God’s intervention to raise up a deliverer in Israel.

God gives each of us a purpose, and He calls us to live in faithful expectation of His plans.

Samson was to be an extraordinary figure from before his birth, dedicated by God to rescue Israel through an everlasting sign of consecration on his head.

This verse highlights the awe-inspiring nature of God’s intervention in human affairs.

Samson’s birth and Nazirite vow set the groundwork for his role as a deliverer of Israel.

Short summary: Manoah humbly seeks God’s guidance regarding the promised son, revealing the importance of trusting God to direct significant milestones in life.

God’s faithfulness is evident as He responds to genuine hearts seeking His will.

This verse provides a snapshot of a woman’s immediate trust, the unity of husband and wife in hearing God’s word, and the beginning of Samson’s miraculous story.

Manoah’s question and the angel’s answer show how God graciously confirms His word to those who seek Him.

Samson’s father humbly requests guidance for raising a divinely promised deliverer, revealing the essential principle that godly leadership is birthed in faithful obedience.

This verse highlights the importance of precise obedience to God’s guidance for the sake of future blessings.

This verse demonstrates how reverence for God’s instructions can shape an individual for a divine task.

This verse shows how a simple act of hospitality becomes a key moment in God’s unfolding plan of deliverance for Israel.

This verse illustrates that God’s extraordinary messages can arrive in the most ordinary contexts, pointing humanity toward ultimate reliance on Him.

Manoah yearned to honor God’s messenger with the reverence he felt was due.

This verse underscores that God’s ways are beyond tracing out and that His name is beyond human grasp.

Manoah’s faithful sacrifice and God’s wondrous sign show that the LORD’s power accompanies obedience.

God sends a powerful sign of His presence, and Manoah and his wife respond in reverence.

Samson’s parents received the divine message with reverent fear and obedience.

Manoah’s fear teaches us the importance of recognizing God’s holiness and trusting in His kindness.

It powerfully demonstrates that God’s acceptance signals not judgment, but a promise of hope.

Short one-sentence summary: Samson’s birth was divinely orchestrated and he was blessed by the Lord, setting him apart as Israel’s destined deliverer.

Samson’s divine empowerment began in a humble camp and would lead him to confront a mighty enemy.