Judges 14:19
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ثُمَّ حَلَّ رُوحُ اللهِ عَلَيْهِ بِقُوَّةٍ، فَنَزَلَ شَمْشُونُ إلَى أشْقَلُونَ، وَقَتَلَ ثَلَاثِينَ فِلِسْطِيًّا، وَأخَذَ عُدَّتَهُمْ، وَأعْطَى ثِيَابَهُمْ لِلَّذِينَ فَسَّرُوا اللُّغْزَ. وَكَانَ غَاضِبًا جِدًّا، فَذَهَبَ إلَى بَيْتِ أبِيهِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Samson killing thirty men in Ashkelon to repay those who solved his riddle. The Spirit of the Lord empowered him to do this. Samson then went back to his family's home, angry.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really hard puzzle, and you say, 'If you solve it, I'll give you a prize.' But when someone solves it, you have to do something you don't want to do. Samson was like that, but with a much bigger and scarier puzzle.
Historical Background
The Book of Judges was written by various authors around the 10th century BC. It documents the history of Israel's judges and leaders during a tumultuous period. This verse shows Samson, a judge empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, acting out in anger and power.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, we might face situations where we must fulfill our promises even if we don't want to. Samson's story teaches us about the consequences of hasty decisions and the importance of controlling our anger.
Topics
anger managementconsequencesdivine empowermentobligationjudgesheroism
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Samson get angry?
Samson was upset because he had to fulfill his promise to give thirty changes of garments to the men who solved his riddle, which led him to commit a violent act.
What role does the Spirit of the Lord play in this verse?
The Spirit of the Lord empowered Samson, enabling him to carry out the act of killing thirty men in Ashkelon to keep his promise.
How does this verse reflect the theme of consequences?
Samson's actions had severe consequences, as he had to kill thirty men to fulfill his promise, showing how our choices have repercussions.
What can we learn about anger from this story?
The story of Samson teaches us the importance of controlling our anger to avoid harmful and regrettable actions.