Questions and Answers
What did Samson take with him when he went to visit his wife (Judg 15:1)?
When did Samson return to visit his wife (Judg 15:1)?
Why did Samson's Philistine father-in-law give Samson's wife away to another man (Judg 15:2)?
Who did Samson's Philistine father-in-law suggest that Samson marry instead (Judg 15:2)?
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What was Samson's motive for using the foxes to burn down the Philistines' fields (Judg 15:3)?
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Which animal did Samson use to get even with the Philistines for taking his wife (Judg 15:4)?
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What did Samson do with the foxes to hurt the Philistines (Judg 15:4)?
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The Philistines took revenge on Samson by doing what to his wife and her father (Judg 15:6)?
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Why did the Philistines suggest Samson burned their fields (Judg 15:6)?
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How did Samson take revenge on the Philistines for murdering his wife (Judg 15:8)?
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After slaughtering many of the Philistines, Samson went to _____ (Judg 15:8).
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In pursuit of Samson after he burned their fields and slaughtered them, the Philistines camped in which of the twelve tribes requesting they give up Samson (Judg 15:9)?
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Where were the Philistines spread out when they asked Judah to turn Samson over to them (Judg 15:9)?
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The Philistines said to the men of Judah, 'We have come to take Samson prisoner and _______ (Judg 15:10).'
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What did Samson say to the men of Judah in defending his actions against the Philistines (Judg 15:11)?
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Where did the men come to confront Samson for riling up the Philistines (Judg 15:11)?
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How many men of Judah went to confront Samson in the cave by the rock of Etam (Judg 15:11)?
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Study Notes
Samson's Visit and Actions
- Samson brought a young goat when he returned to visit his wife during the wheat harvest.
- His Philistine father-in-law gave his wife to another man, believing Samson hated her.
- Instead of the daughter he originally married, the father-in-law suggested Samson marry his younger daughter.
Acts of Vengeance
- Motivated by revenge, Samson used foxes to burn the Philistine fields by attaching torches to their tails.
- In retaliation for the destruction of his wife, Samson slaughtered many Philistines.
Philistine Response
- The Philistines avenged their losses by burning Samson's wife and her father to death.
- They camped in Judah, specifically at Lehi, to demand Samson be turned over to them, vowing to treat him the same way he treated them.
Confrontation with Judah
- Three thousand men from Judah confronted Samson at the rock of Etam to resolve the conflict.
- Samson defended his actions, stating he retaliated against the Philistines for what they had done to him.
Key Locations
- Samson retreated to a cave in the rock of Etam after slaughtering the Philistines.
- The Philistines camped in Judah near Lehi to negotiate Samson's surrender.
Numbers and Statistics
- The confrontation involved three thousand men from Judah, showcasing the scale of tensions between the two groups.
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Description
This quiz explores the narrative of Samson's actions and motivations as depicted in the biblical story. It delves into his retaliation against the Philistines and the resulting consequences for him and his loved ones. Participants will reflect on themes of revenge, conflict, and the complex relationships between the characters involved.
