Judges 15:11

"The men of Judah said, “Why have you come up against us?” They said, “We have come up to bind Samson, to do to him as he has done to us.”"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the cycle of violence and retaliation, where Judah's men seek to punish Samson for actions he took against them, mirroring the very acts of vengeance that they themselves had previously inflicted upon others. It underscores the theme of retribution and the destructive nature of revenge within the narrative, pointing towards the broader biblical critique of such cycles.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The dispirited men of Judah were prepared to give up their champion, in order to conciliate their masters. This shows how hard was the task of the Judge, whose office it was to restore his countrymen to freedom and independence.

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