Judges Chapter 14 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where did Samson see a daughter of the Philistines whom he wanted to marry?

Timnah

What did Samson say to his parents after seeing this Philistine woman?

Get her for me as my wife

Why did Samson's parents object to his desire to marry a Philistine woman?

She was from the uncircumcised Philistines

Who went down with Samson to Timnah?

His father and mother Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Samson came to the vineyard of Timnah?

A young lion came roaring at him Signup and view all the answers

When the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon Samson, what did Samson do?

Tore the lion in pieces with his bare hands Signup and view all the answers

Who did Samson tell what he had done?

No one Signup and view all the answers

After Samson went down and talked with the Philistine woman sometime later, how did he feel about her?

She was right in his eyes Signup and view all the answers

When Samson went back to marry the woman sometime later, what did he turn aside to see?

The lion's carcass he had killed Signup and view all the answers

What did he find when he turned aside on his second journey?

A swarm of bees with honey Signup and view all the answers

What did Samson give his parents when he rejoined them on his second trip?

Honey Signup and view all the answers

When Samson's father went down to see the woman, what did Samson do?

Prepared a feast there, as young men used to do Signup and view all the answers

What was Samson given as soon as people saw him?

30 companions Signup and view all the answers

How long was the feast?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

What was Samson's riddle?

Out of the eater came something to eat, out of the strong came something sweet Signup and view all the answers

After 3 days of not being able to give an answer, what did the guests do?

Said to Samson's wife to entice him to explain the riddle for them Signup and view all the answers

How did the wedding guests threaten Samson's wife?

They said they would burn her and her father's house if she did not discover the answer to the riddle Signup and view all the answers

How long did Samson's wife weep after he wouldn't tell her?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

Why did Samson tell his wife the answer to the riddle on the 7th day?

She pressed him hard Signup and view all the answers

Samson's wife explained the riddle to ___________?

Her people Signup and view all the answers

Where was Samson when he struck down 30 men, and took their garments to give to those who had explained the riddle?

Ashkelon Signup and view all the answers

How did Samson feel after the events at his wedding day?

Hot with anger Signup and view all the answers

Where did Samson go after he had given clothes to those who had answered the riddle?

To his father's house Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Samson's wife?

She was given to his companion, who had been his best man Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Samson's Marriage and Journey

Samson saw a Philistine woman in Timnah and desired to marry her.
He insisted his parents arrange the marriage despite their objections due to her being uncircumcised.
Samson's parents accompanied him to Timnah for the marriage.

Encounter with the Lion

On his way to Timnah, Samson encountered a young lion while in the vineyard.
The Spirit of the Lord empowered him, allowing Samson to kill the lion with his bare hands.
He kept this feat a secret, not telling anyone about it.

Samson's Perception of the Woman

After meeting the woman, Samson felt she was right for him, reflecting his attraction despite her Philistine background.

The Lion's Carcass

Returning to marry her, Samson diverted to inspect the lion's carcass he had previously killed.
He found a swarm of bees and honey inside the carcass and collected some to share with his parents.

Wedding Feast

During the wedding, Samson prepared a feast and was assigned 30 companions by the guests.
The feast lasted seven days, creating an atmosphere for cultural customs like riddles.

Samson's Riddle and Threats

Samson posed a riddle: "Out of the eater came something to eat, out of the strong came something sweet."
Guests struggled to solve the riddle for three days and resorted to threatening Samson's wife to disclose the answer.

Emotional Turmoil

Samson's wife wept for seven days, pressuring him for an answer.
On the final day, feeling pressured, Samson revealed the riddle's answer to her.

Betrayal and Revenge

Samson's wife shared the riddle's answer with her people.
Furious, Samson struck down 30 men in Ashkelon to claim their garments as payment for the riddle's solution.
After the wedding disruption, Samson left, feeling intense anger towards the events that had unfolded.

Aftermath

Following his departure, Samson's wife was given to his best man, creating further complications and strife.

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Test your knowledge of Judges Chapter 14 with these flashcards. This quiz covers key events and characters, including Samson's encounter with the Philistine woman. Enhance your understanding of the chapter's context and themes as you explore these important details.