Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi.
Then the Philistines came up and set up their camp in Judah, spreading out through the area of Lehi.
The Philistines are mobilizing their army and positioning themselves in enemy territory to confront their opponents.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, which covers a period of Israel's history after their conquest of Canaan, the nation was led by judges rather than kings and frequently faced oppression from neighboring groups like the Philistines. This verse occurs during Samson's ongoing conflicts with the Philistines, who were retaliating after Samson killed some of their people in revenge for personal wrongs. The Philistines' advance into Judah and their encampment in Lehi highlights the cyclical pattern of Israel's disobedience, enemy oppression, and eventual deliverance by God through figures like Samson.
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