KJV ORIGINAL
And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was a man from the town of Zorah who belonged to the tribe of Dan. His name was Manoah, and his wife couldn't have children.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces us to Manoah and his wife, who were unable to have children - setting up the miraculous story of how God would give them Samson.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the time of the Judges, around 1100 BC, when Israel had no king and was often oppressed by surrounding nations. Zorah was a town on the border between the territories of Dan and Judah. Being childless was considered a great sorrow and shame in ancient Israel, as children were seen as God's blessing and a family's security for the future.
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