Judg 13:15-16 | MHM | STEP | Manoah's Alarm This section describes the further interaction between Manoah, his wife, and the angel. The angel did not initially reveal his true identity, allowing Manoah and his wife to converse with him as if he were a prophet. However, the angel eventually made it clear that he was a divine messenger, which caused Manoah to fear for their lives. But Manoah's wife responded with great faith, reassuring her husband that God would not have shown them such favor if He intended to destroy them. v. 15–16 : Manoah wanted to show hospitality to the man, offering to prepare a young goat for him. But the angel declined, telling Manoah to offer it to the Lord instead (Judges 13:15-16 ). The angel did not need physical food, but was concerned with worship and sacrifice to God.

‏ Judges 13:15-16

Manoah's Alarm

This section describes the further interaction between Manoah, his wife, and the angel. The angel did not initially reveal his true identity, allowing Manoah and his wife to converse with him as if he were a prophet. However, the angel eventually made it clear that he was a divine messenger, which caused Manoah to fear for their lives. But Manoah's wife responded with great faith, reassuring her husband that God would not have shown them such favor if He intended to destroy them.

v. 15–16: Manoah wanted to show hospitality to the man, offering to prepare a young goat for him. But the angel declined, telling Manoah to offer it to the Lord instead (Judges 13:15-16 ^a). The angel did not need physical food, but was concerned with worship and sacrifice to God.

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