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He went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of everything and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger, he returned to his father&#8217s home. <a href="/nlt/judges/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him. He went down to the town of Ashkelon, killed thirty men, took their belongings, and gave their clothing to the men who had solved his riddle. But Samson was furious about what had happened, and he went back home to live with his father and mother. <a href="/esv/judges/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck down thirty men of the town and took their spoil and gave the garments to those who had told the riddle. In hot anger he went back to his father’s house. <a href="/bsb/judges/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father’s house, <a href="/kjv/judges/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/nkjv/judges/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave the changes of clothing to those who had explained the riddle. So his anger was aroused, and he went back up to his father’s house. <a href="/nasb_/judges/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty men of them and took what they were wearing and gave the outfits of clothes to those who told the riddle. And his anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house. <a href="/nasb/judges/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of them and took their spoil and gave the changes of clothes to those who told the riddle. And his anger burned, and he went up to his father&#8217s house. <a href="/nasb77/judges/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of them and took their spoil, and gave the changes of clothes to those who told the riddle. And his anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house. <a href="/lsb/judges/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the Spirit of Yahweh came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck down thirty of them and took their spoil and gave the changes of clothes to those who told the riddle. And his anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house. <a href="/amp/judges/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of them and took their gear, and gave changes of clothes to those who had explained the riddle. And his anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house. <a href="/csb/judges/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of their men. He stripped them and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. In a rage, Samson returned to his father’s house, <a href="/hcsb/judges/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD took control of him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed 30 of their men. He stripped them and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. In a rage, Samson returned to his father&#8217s house, <a href="/asv/judges/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and smote thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave the changes of raiment unto them that declared the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/cev/judges/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the LORD's Spirit took control of Samson. He went to Ashkelon, where he killed 30 men and took their clothing. Samson then gave it to the 30 young men at Timnah and stormed back home to his own family. <a href="/erv/judges/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and smote thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave the changes of raiment unto them that declared the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/gwt/judges/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the LORD's Spirit came over him, he went to Ashkelon and killed 30 men there. He took their clothes and gave them to the men who solved the riddle. He was angry, and he went to his father's house. <a href="/gnt/judges/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Suddenly the power of the LORD made him strong, and he went down to Ashkelon, where he killed thirty men, stripped them, and gave their fine clothes to the men who had solved the riddle. After that, he went back home, furious about what had happened, <a href="/isv/judges/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed 30 men, took their belongings, and gave the garments to those who had told him the solution to the riddle. He remained furious, left for his father's house, <a href="/msb/judges/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father?s house, <a href="/net/judges/14.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD's spirit empowered him. He went down to Ashkelon and murdered thirty men. He took their clothes and gave them to the men who had solved the riddle. He was furious as he went back home. <a href="/nheb/judges/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and struck thirty men of them, and took their belongings, and gave their garments to those who explained the riddle. His anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/wbt/judges/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments to them who expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/web/judges/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh’s Spirit came mightily on him, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck thirty men of them. He took their plunder, then gave the changes of clothing to those who declared the riddle. His anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of YHWH prospers over him, and he goes down to Ashkelon, and strikes down thirty of their men, and takes their armor, and gives the changes to those declaring the riddle; and his anger burns, and he goes up to the house of his father; <a href="/ylt/judges/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Spirit of Jehovah prospereth over him, and he goeth down to Ashkelon, and smiteth of them thirty men, and taketh their armour, and giveth the changes to those declaring the riddle; and his anger burneth, and he goeth up to the house of his father; <a href="/slt/judges/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit of Jehovah will fall suddenly upon him, and he will go down to Ashkelon and will strike from them thirty men, and he will take their spoils, and will give exchanges to those announcing the enigma. And his anger will kindle, and he will go up to his father's house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ascalon, and slew there thirty men, whose garments he took away and gave to them that had declared the riddle. And being exceeding angry he went up to his father's house: <a href="/cpdv/judges/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and he descended to Ashkelon, and in that place he struck down thirty men. And taking away their garments, he gave them to those who had solved the problem. And being exceedingly angry, he went up to his father’s house. <a href="/nabre/judges/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, where he killed thirty of their men and stripped them; he gave their garments to those who had answered the riddle. Then he went off to his own family in anger, <a href="/nrsvce/judges/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the spirit of the LORD rushed on him, and he went down to Ashkelon. He killed thirty men of the town, took their spoil, and gave the festal garments to those who had explained the riddle. In hot anger he went back to his father’s house.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and he seized thirty of their men, and he slew them and took their garments and gave them to those who had interpreted his riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/hpbt/judges/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH granted him prosperity and he went down to Ashqalaun and he seized thirty men of them and he killed them, and he took their clothes and he gave to those who interpreted his riddle. And his anger was provoked, and he came up to the house of his father<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and smote thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave the changes of raiment unto them that declared the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. <a href="/sep/judges/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him powerfully, and he went down to Ascalon, and destroyed of the inhabitants thirty men, and took their garments, and gave the changes of raiment to them that told the riddle; and Sampson was very angry, and went up to the house of his father. <a href="/parallel/judges/14-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=4423" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/14.htm">Samson's Riddle</a> …18Before sunset on the seventh day, the men of the city said to Samson: “What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?” So he said to them: “If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle!” 19<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">Then the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: wat·tiṣ·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">came mightily</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">and he went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/831.htm" title="831: ’aš·qə·lō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A city of the Philistines. Probably from shaqal in the sense of weighing-place; Ashkelon, a place in Palestine.">to Ashkelon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">thirty</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of their men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2488.htm" title="2488: ḥă·lî·ṣō·w·ṯām (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- What is stripped off (a person). From Chelets; spoil.">their apparel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/2487.htm" title="2487: ha·ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A change. From chalaph; alternation.">their clothes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lə·mag·gî·ḏê (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To be conspicuous. ">to those who had solved</a> <a href="/hebrew/2420.htm" title="2420: ha·ḥî·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question. From chuwd; a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim.">the riddle.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">And burning</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">with anger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">Samson returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> 20and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14-15</a> When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands. / He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men. <a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6</a> When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger. <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25-27</a> Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. / When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, / David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8</a> When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a> On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a> When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... <a href="/2_kings/2-24.htm">2 Kings 2:24</a> Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-27</a> Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ... <a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">2 Kings 6:32-33</a> Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. The king sent a messenger ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent someone to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Is not the sound of his master’s footsteps behind him?” / While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, “This calamity is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?” <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a> But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Luke 4:1</a> Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14</a> Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments to them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.the Spirit<a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.<a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.<a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a> And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.spoil, or, apparel <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/1-18.htm">Ashkelon</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Change</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/judges/14-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Riddle</a> <a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/judges/12-4.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/judges/8-25.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/judges/12-4.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Ashkelon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">Change</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-14.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/judges/16-15.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/judges/15-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/ruth/3-3.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/psalms/49-4.htm">Riddle</a> <a href="/judges/15-15.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/judges/15-8.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/judges/15-8.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/judges/20-31.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 14</div>1. <a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Samson desires a wife of the Philistines.</a> 6. <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">In his journey he kills a lion</a> 8. <a href="/judges/14-8.htm">In a second journey he finds honey in the carcass</a> 10. <a href="/judges/14-10.htm">Samson's marriage feast</a> 12. <a href="/judges/14-12.htm">His riddle by his wife is made known</a> 19. <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">He strikes down thirty Philistines</a> 20. <a href="/judges/14-20.htm">His wife is married to another.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him This phrase indicates divine empowerment, a recurring theme in the Book of Judges where God raises leaders to deliver Israel. The Spirit's coming upon Samson signifies God's direct intervention, enabling him to perform feats beyond human capability. This empowerment is similar to other judges like Othniel (<a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a>) and Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>). It highlights the sovereignty of God in using flawed individuals for His purposes.and he went down to Ashkelon Ashkelon was one of the five major Philistine cities, located on the Mediterranean coast. Its mention here underscores the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines. The geographical movement from Samson's location to Ashkelon indicates a deliberate action, possibly reflecting the tension and hostility between the Israelites and the Philistines.killed thirty of their men This act of violence is a direct consequence of the Spirit's empowerment, showcasing Samson's role as a judge and deliverer of Israel. The number thirty may symbolize completeness or a significant impact, as it provided the exact number of garments needed. This action also foreshadows the ongoing cycle of violence and retaliation between Samson and the Philistines.took their apparel In ancient times, clothing was a valuable commodity, often used as a form of wealth or barter. By taking the apparel of the slain men, Samson fulfills his obligation from the riddle wager (<a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Judges 14:12-13</a>). This act also signifies a transfer of honor and wealth from the Philistines to Samson, albeit through violent means.and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle This phrase completes the narrative of the riddle challenge, where Samson's wife had coerced the answer from him. The giving of clothes fulfills his promise, albeit through an unexpected and violent method. It highlights the themes of deception and betrayal that run throughout Samson's story.And burning with anger Samson's anger reflects his personal vendetta and emotional volatility, traits that characterize much of his life. This anger is not just personal but also indicative of the larger conflict between Israel and the Philistines. It sets the stage for further acts of vengeance and conflict in the narrative.Samson returned to his father’s house Returning to his father's house signifies a retreat or withdrawal, possibly indicating a temporary cessation of hostilities. It also reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where the father's house was a place of refuge and authority. This return may symbolize a moment of reflection or regrouping before future actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a> A judge of Israel known for his supernatural strength, which was a gift from God. He was a Nazirite from birth, dedicated to God, and his life was marked by a series of conflicts with the Philistines. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ashkelon.htm">Ashkelon</a> A Philistine city where Samson went to fulfill his vow after losing a bet. It was one of the five major cities of the Philistines, known for its wealth and strategic importance. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A group of people who were enemies of Israel during the time of the Judges. They were known for their advanced military technology and frequent conflicts with the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/s/spirit_of_the_lord.htm">Spirit of the LORD</a> Refers to the divine empowerment that came upon Samson, enabling him to perform extraordinary feats. This indicates God's direct intervention in the events of Samson's life. 5. <a href="/topical/t/thirty_men.htm">Thirty men</a> Philistine men whom Samson struck down in Ashkelon to fulfill his obligation of providing thirty sets of garments as a result of losing a wager.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a> The Spirit of the LORD empowers believers for God's purposes. Just as Samson was empowered to confront the Philistines, we too can rely on the Holy Spirit for strength in our spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_anger.htm">Consequences of Anger</a> Samson's actions were driven by anger and personal vendetta. Believers are called to manage their emotions and seek God's guidance rather than acting impulsively. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite Samson's flaws, God used him to fulfill His purposes. This reminds us that God can work through imperfect people to accomplish His divine plans. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_vows.htm">Fulfillment of Vows</a> Samson's journey to Ashkelon to fulfill his vow highlights the importance of integrity and keeping one's promises, even when it is difficult. <a href="/topical/c/conflict_with_the_world.htm">Conflict with the World</a> Samson's conflict with the Philistines symbolizes the ongoing spiritual battle between God's people and worldly influences. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 14</a> <a href="/q/what's_ashkelon's_biblical_role.htm">What is Ashkelon's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_lord's_guidance.htm">What is Ashkelon's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_samson's_strength_ruin_him.htm">How did Samson's strength lead to his downfall?</a> <a href="/q/do_judges_15's_supernatural_events_align.htm">How do these supernatural elements in Judges 15 align or conflict with other biblical passages or historical sources describing similar events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) To Ashkelon.--Probably he seized the opportunity of some great feast to Dagon, or even of another marriage festival, since the linen robes and rich garments would not be such as would be worn every day.Took their spoil.--The Hebrew word chalisah is rendered "armour" in <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm" title="And Abner said to him, Turn you aside to your right hand or to your left, and lay you hold on one of the young men, and take you his armor. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.">2Samuel 2:21</a> (LXX.,panoplia), and the Targum on <a href="/judges/14-13.htm" title="But if you cannot declare it me, then shall you give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said to him, Put forth your riddle, that we may hear it.">Judges 14:13</a> seems to understand "suits of armour."Gave . . . unto them which expounded the riddle.--They were unaware whence he had obtained the means to discharge his wager. The morality of the act can, of course, only be judged from the standpoint of the time.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - The Spirit of the Lord, etc. - as in ver. 6 and <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a>, where see notes. The verb here, came upon him, is the same as in ver. 6. Thirty men - the number of the companions to whom he felt bound to pay the thirty changes of garment. Ashkelon (<a href="/judges/1-18.htm">Judges 1:18</a>) - one of the five Philistine cities, but the least often mentioned, owing, it is thought, to its remote situation "on the extreme edge of the shore of the Mediterranean, far down in the south." It still preserves its ancient name, and was famous in the time of the Crusaders. "Within the walls and towers now standing Richard (Coeur de Lion) held his court." The onion called eschalot, or shallot, is named from Eshkalon, or Ashkalon. Their spoil - that which was stripped from them. His anger was kindled - against the Philistines in general, and his wife in particular, so that he went back to his father s house without her. <a href="/commentaries/judges/14-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came mightily וַתִּצְלַ֨ח (wat·tiṣ·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> To push forward upon him, עָלָ֜יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and he went down וַיֵּ֨רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend to Ashkelon, אַשְׁקְל֜וֹן (’aš·qə·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_831.htm">Strong's 831: </a> Ashkelon -- a city of the Philistines killed וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike thirty שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth of their men, אִ֗ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person took וַיִּקַּח֙ (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take their apparel, חֲלִ֣יצוֹתָ֔ם (ḥă·lî·ṣō·w·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2488.htm">Strong's 2488: </a> What is stripped off (a person) and gave וַיִּתֵּן֙ (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set their clothes הַחֲלִיפ֔וֹת (ha·ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2487.htm">Strong's 2487: </a> Alternation to those who had solved לְמַגִּידֵ֖י (lə·mag·gî·ḏê) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous the riddle. הַחִידָ֑ה (ha·ḥî·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2420.htm">Strong's 2420: </a> A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question And burning וַיִּ֣חַר (way·yi·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy with anger, אַפּ֔וֹ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire Samson returned וַיַּ֖עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively to his father?s אָבִֽיהוּ׃ (’ā·ḇî·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father house, בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">OT History: Judges 14:19 The Spirit of Yahweh came mightily (Jd Judg. 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