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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Judges 13 - Introduction

A.M. 2843. B.C. 1161.

Samson was an eminent believer, (Hebrews 11:13,) and a glorious type of him who with his own arm wrought salvation. The occasion of raising him up, Judges 13:1. His birth foretold by an angel, Judges 13:2. His mother relates this to his father, Judges 13:6; Judges 13:7. The angel repeats it to them both, Judges 13:8. Manoah offers to entertain him, and asks his name, Judges 13:15. He discovers himself at parting, Judges 13:19. Samson is born, Judges 13:24; Judges 13:25.

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