Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
So Samson went down with his father and mother to Timnah, and when they reached the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring at him.
This verse shows Samson encountering a fierce young lion that attacked him while traveling to Timnah with his parents.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Samson was a Nazirite chosen by God to begin delivering Israel from Philistine oppression during a time of cyclical rebellion and judgment in the nation's history. As he journeyed with his parents to Timnath, a Philistine territory, to pursue marriage against their counsel, this encounter with a young lion highlights the unpredictable dangers of living among enemies and foreshadows God's use of Samson's extraordinary strength. This narrative reflects the broader cultural context of Israel's moral decline and dependence on flawed leaders raised by God for His purposes.
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