And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.
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Interpretation
Sin dispirits men, it hides from their eyes the things that belong to their peace. The Israelites blamed Samson for what he had done against the Philistines, as if he had done them a great injury.
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This thought runs through Judges 15:14-17.
Glossary
- Lehi Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet es Siyyagh.