And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?
And Manoah said, 'May your words come true. How should we raise this child, and what should we do for him?'
Manoah is asking the angel for guidance on how to properly raise the special child God has promised to give them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, which recounts the period of Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan, the nation was in a cycle of sin, oppression by enemies like the Philistines, and deliverance through judges raised by God. Manoah, the father of Samson, had just encountered an angel who prophesied the birth of his son to his barren wife, instructing that the child should follow Nazirite vows as a dedicated servant of God. Manoah's question reflects the concern of a faithful Israelite seeking divine guidance on how to raise this specially chosen child in accordance with God's will.
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