Judg 15:20 | TNotes | STEP | 15:20 Though this summary formula is repeated in 16:31 , its occurrence here indicates that Samson’s period as judge was effectively over (cp. 10:2 , 3 ; 12:7 ). He had done little more than show Israel the potential of rescue; the Philistines still dominated the land.

‏ Judges 15:20

15:20 ^a Though this summary formula is repeated in 16:31 ^b, its occurrence here indicates that Samson’s period as judge was effectively over (cp. 10:2 ^c, 3 ^d; 12:7 ^e). He had done little more than show Israel the potential of rescue; the Philistines still dominated the land.