KJV ORIGINAL
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The angel of the LORD never appeared again to Manoah and his wife. That's when Manoah realized that the visitor had been an angel of the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Manoah finally understood that their mysterious visitor was actually God's angel, but only after the angel had disappeared forever.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the angel announced that Manoah's barren wife would give birth to Samson, who would begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines. Manoah had been slow to recognize the divine nature of their visitor, even after witnessing miraculous signs. The realization came too late for Manoah to ask more questions or receive further guidance.
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