Judges 15:6

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَقَالَ الفِلِسْطِيُّونَ: «مَنْ فَعَلَ هَذَا؟» فَقيلَ: «شَمْشُونُ، صِهْرُ التِّمْنِيِّ هُوَ الَّذِي فَعَلَ هَذَا. لِأنَّ التِّمْنِيَّ أخَذَ زَوْجَةَ شَمْشُونَ وَأعْطَاهَا لِرَفِيقِهِ.» فَصَعِدَ الفِلِسْطِيُّونَ وَأحرَقُوهَا هَيَ وَأبَاهَا بِالنَّارِ.

What Does This Mean?

The Philistines asked who had caused the destruction, and they learned it was Samson because he was angry that his wife was given to another man. In retaliation, the Philistines burned Samson's wife and her father. This shows the escalation of conflict due to Samson's actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine if someone took your favorite toy and gave it to another kid. You might feel really sad and even angry. That's kind of what happened here, but much more serious. Samson was so upset that he caused trouble, and the Philistines got very angry and did a very bad thing.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written around 1000 BC by various authors. It narrates the history of the Israelites and the struggles they faced. This passage takes place during the time when Israel was ruled by judges and was often at odds with the Philistines.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, if someone takes something that belongs to you or betrays your trust, it's easy to feel angry and want revenge. But taking extreme actions often leads to more harm and suffering for everyone involved.

Topics

• revenge
• anger management
• conflict resolution
• trust
• consequences of actions
• judgment

Related Verses

• Exodus 20:13
• Proverbs 25:21-22
• Romans 12:19
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
• Matthew 5:38-42

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Samson take revenge?

Samson took revenge because he felt betrayed and angry over his wife being given to another man, showing his emotional and impulsive nature.

What does this teach about revenge?

This verse teaches that revenge often leads to more suffering and harm, as Samson's actions resulted in tragic consequences for others.

How should we handle betrayal?

We should handle betrayal with forgiveness and seeking understanding, rather than anger or revenge, which can lead to further conflict and harm.

What were the Philistines' actions?

The Philistines, angered by Samson's destructive acts, burned Samson's wife and her father as retaliation, showing the cycle of violence that revenge can create.