And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not.
There was a man from the town of Zorah who belonged to the tribe of Dan. His name was Manoah, and his wife couldn't have children.
This verse introduces us to Manoah and his wife, who were unable to have children - setting up the miraculous story of how God would give them Samson.
📚 Historical Context
In the era of the Judges, the Israelites were in a cycle of rebellion against God, leading to oppression by foreign nations, followed by deliverance through leaders raised by God. Manoah, a man from the tribe of Dan in the town of Zorah, and his wife were childless, which was a significant cultural issue in ancient Israel where fertility and family lineage were vital for survival and identity. This verse sets the stage for the miraculous announcement of Samson's birth, who would become a judge to free Israel from Philistine domination.
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