14:16 The story of Samson and the Timnite woman is very similar in its narrative structure to the better-known story of Samson and Delilah (16:1–22). In both, Samson’s success in his conflict with the Philistines depends on keeping a secret. In both stories Samson is betrayed by the...
14:16 The story of Samson and the Timnite woman is very similar in its narrative structure to the better-known story of Samson and Delilah (16:1–22). In both, Samson’s success in his conflict with the Philistines depends on keeping a secret. In both stories Samson is betrayed by the...
This story has also been told in Jonah Berger’s insightful book,How to Change Anyone’s Mindon pp. 51-60.↩︎ Brandon is the pastor of Bandana Baptist Church in Bandana, Kentucky, where he lives with his wife, Dakota, and their three dogs, Susie, Aries, and Dot. Brandon is also...
Judah Fights the Canaanites - After Joshua died, the ·Israelites [sons/children of Israel] asked the ·LORD [or Yahweh; the translation “LORD” (all
1 After Joshua's death the people of Israel asked the Lord,“Which of our tribes should be the first to go and attack the Canaanites?” 2 The Lord answered, “The tribe of Judah will go first. I am giving them control of the land.” 3 The people of Judah said to the people of...