Judges 14:4
But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the Lord, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
Context
This verse from Judges Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Samson demands a Philistine woman from Timnah as his wife, against his parents' wishes, though God is orchestrating events. At the wedding feast, Samson poses a riddle about the lion and honey; the thirty companions threaten his wife to get …
Other Translations
But his father and his mother knew not that it was of Jehovah; for he sought an occasion against the Philistines. Now at that time the Philistines had rule over Israel.
And his father and his mother have not known that from Jehovah it <FI>is<Fi> , that a meeting he is seeking of the Philistines; and at that time the Philistines are ruling over Israel.
Now his father and mother had no knowledge that this was the purpose of the Lord, who had the destruction of the Philistines in mind. Now the Philistines at that time were ruling over Israel.
Cross References
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