Judges 16:23

"However, the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaved."

Key Reflection

The regrowth of Samson's hair symbolizes a restoration and renewal, reflecting both his physical and spiritual rebirth after being defeated and stripped of his strength through the shaving incident. This event underscores the themes of divine sovereignty and the restoration that follows trials, aligning with broader biblical narratives of redemption and faithfulness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Dagon was the national idol of the Philistines1 Chronicles 10:10, so called from Dag, a fish. The description of Dagon, in his temple at Ashdod1 Samuel 5:4, exactly agrees with the representations of a fish-god on the walls of Khorsabad, on slabs at Kouyunjik, and on sundry antique cylinders and gems. In these the figures vary.

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