Judges 16:4
"Samson lay until midnight, then arose at midnight and took hold of the doors of the gate of the city, with the two posts, and plucked them up, bar and all, and put them on his shoulders and carried them up to the top of the mountain that is before Hebron."
Key Reflection
In Judges 16:4, Samson's actions highlight his supernatural strength. This narrative portrays a moment when Samson, despite being asleep and unaware, suddenly wakes up at midnight and performs an incredible feat by lifting the massive doors of the city gate along with their posts and carrying them to the top of a mountain. This story illustrates the extraordinary power granted to Samson by God, which was often manifested in dramatic and unexpected ways. The cultural context of this period would have considered such feats nearly miraculous, given the immense size and weight of the city gates, emphasizing Samson's unique role as a judge and deliverer in Israel.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes