But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
But his father and mother didn't know that this was from the LORD, that he was looking for a reason to fight against the Philistines. At that time, the Philistines ruled over Israel.
This verse reveals that God was secretly working through Samson's controversial choices to create an opportunity to fight against Israel's oppressors, even though his parents couldn't see God's plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the Judges, Israel was frequently oppressed by neighboring nations like the Philistines due to the people's repeated unfaithfulness to God. Samson, a Nazirite chosen by God, was raised to lead Israel against the Philistines, who ruled over them during this period. In Judges 14:4, Samson's parents were unaware that his impulsive desire to marry a Philistine woman was actually part of God's sovereign plan to create an opportunity for conflict and deliverance.
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