Questions and Answers
In the time of Samson, Israel suffered in the hands of the Philistines for ___ years (Judg 13:1).
In the days of Samson, into whose hands did the Lord deliver Israel (Judg 13:1)?
Who was the father of Samson (Judg 13:2)?
What did Samson's mother suffer from (Judg 13:2)?
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Samson was from the town of ________ (Judg 13:2).
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What tribe was Samson from (Judg 13:2)?
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With regard to the birth of Samson, to whom did the angel of the Lord first appear (Judg 13:3)?
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Samson's mother was instructed to abstain from fermented drink and from______ (Judg 13:4).
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Samson was called to deliver Israel from the ______ (Judg 13:5).
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Samson was set apart as a _____ (Judg. 13:5).
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Samson was instructed not to drink wine, eat anything unclean, or _____ (Judg 13:5).
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How did Manoah's wife identify the angel when she told her husband what had happened (Judg 13:6)?
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Why did Manoah pray that the 'man of God' would return and appear to him (Judg 13:8)?
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When the angel of the Lord appeared a second time, where was Manoah's wife (Judg 13:9)?
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When the angel of God appeared to Manoah's wife the second time, what did she do (Judg 13:10)?
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Who led Manoah to meet the angel (Judg 13:11)?
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Manoah's wife was not allowed to eat anything ______ (Judg 13:14).
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Why did Manoah want the angel of the Lord to stay (Judg 13:15)?
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What did the angel of the Lord want Manoah to do (Judg 13:16)?
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What did the angel who Manoah sought to detain refuse to do (Judg 13:16)?
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After talking with the angel, what did Manoah not realize (Judg. 13:16)?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters in Judges 13
- Israel faced oppression from the Philistines for 40 years.
- The Israelites were delivered into the hands of the Philistines as punishment.
- Manoah, from the tribe of Dan, was the father of Samson.
- Manoah's wife was barren and childless before the announcement of Samson's birth.
- Samson hailed from the town of Zorah.
Divine Announcements
- An angel of the Lord initially appeared to Manoah’s wife, not to Manoah himself.
- Instructions given to Samson’s mother included abstaining from fermented drinks and eating anything unclean.
- Samson was destined to deliver Israel from the Philistines and was set apart as a Nazirite, signifying a special vow to God.
- Samson’s Nazirite vow included prohibitions against drinking alcohol, consuming unclean food, and cutting his hair.
Manoah's Actions and Inquiries
- Manoah prayed for guidance and sought further instructions on raising Samson after his wife relayed the angel's message.
- During a second appearance of the angel, Manoah's wife was in the field, where she was informed again of Samson's significance.
- Manoah's wife played a crucial role in leading Manoah to the angel after she recognized its presence.
Rituals and Offerings
- Manoah offered to prepare a young goat for the angel as a form of hospitality.
- The angel instructed Manoah to prepare a burnt offering to the Lord instead of eating the food prepared for him.
- Manoah realized the divine nature of his encounter only after speaking with the angel, emphasizing the importance of divine revelation.
Key Symbolism and Themes
- The story highlights themes of divine intervention, the importance of faithful parenting, and the significance of vows in ancient Israelite culture.
- Samson's birth was heralded as a means of salvation for Israel, setting the stage for future confrontations with the Philistines.
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