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Judges 15:20

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Berean Standard Bible

And Samson judged Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Bible in Basic English

And he was judge of Israel in the days of the Philistines for twenty years.

Free Bible Version

Samson led Israel as judge for twenty years during the time of the Philistines.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee iudged Israel in the dayes of the Philistims twentie yeeres.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Translation for Translators

Samson was the leader of the Israeli people for 20 years, but during that time the Philistines were the ones who really ruled over the land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Samson judged Israel in the days of the Philistines for twenty years.

Noah Webster Bible

And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, twenty years.

World English Bible

He judged Israel twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

Young's Literal Translation

And he judgeth Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Context

Samson’s Revenge

¹⁹So God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he was revived. That is why he named it En-hakkore, and it remains in Lehi to this day.²⁰And Samson judged Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

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Summary

After Samson led Israel in a great victory against the Philistines, he acknowledged God's provision by naming the place 'En Hakkore,' which means 'the spring of the Caller.' This act demonstrated Samson's recognition of God's help in granting him strength to defeat his enemies. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of giving credit to God for our successes and victories in life, attributing all glory to Him. Samson's acknowledgment of God's role in his triumphs reflects the principle of humility and gratitude before the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years. While they had the power over the Israelites, who were not entirely delivered out of their hands by Samson, he only began to deliver them, but did not completely do it; though he got many advantages over them, and wrought many salvations and deliverances, yet was not the author of perfect salvation, see Jdg 13:5 however, he was a check upon the Philistines, and protected the Israelites from heavier oppressions, which otherwise they would have come under; and no doubt administered justice and judgment among them, and was an instrument of their reformation, and of preserving them from idolatry; for in such things the work of a judge chiefly lay: some from hence observe, that this shows the years of servitude and bondage are included in the years of the judges. Next: Judges Chapter 16

Judges 15:20

Samson’s Revenge

¹⁹So God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he was revived. That is why he named it En-hakkore, and it remains in Lehi to this day.²⁰And Samson judged Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

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Berean Standard Bible

And Samson judged Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Bible in Basic English

And he was judge of Israel in the days of the Philistines for twenty years.

Free Bible Version

Samson led Israel as judge for twenty years during the time of the Philistines.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee iudged Israel in the dayes of the Philistims twentie yeeres.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

Translation for Translators

Samson was the leader of the Israeli people for 20 years, but during that time the Philistines were the ones who really ruled over the land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Samson judged Israel in the days of the Philistines for twenty years.

Noah Webster Bible

And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, twenty years.

World English Bible

He judged Israel twenty years in the days of the Philistines.

Young's Literal Translation

And he judgeth Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.