Judges 15:9-13
15:11 a Completely missing what might have been a divine opportunity to throw off Philistine oppression, the tribe of Judah showed itself ready to continue living under foreign occupation. We can only wonder what might have happened if the Judeans had been fully committed to the Lord’s covenant, which provided for them to take the land and drive out the inhabitants (see study note on 1:1).15:12 b promise that you won’t kill me: Samson’s superhuman abilities might have been limited to use against the enemies of Israel; he broke these ropes only after the Spirit of the Lord came upon him (15:14 c).
15:13 d New ropes were stronger, more pliable, and less brittle than older ones.
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