The Period Of The Judges, Samson's Return, Judges 15.1-8

The Period Of The Judges, Samson's Return, Judges 15.1-8

The family into which Samson married suffered a shocking disgrace in the eyes of their whole city when Samson rushed away without consummating the marriage, and since some time had evidently elapsed without Samson's making any appearance in his wife's home, one can readily understand the father-in-law's behavior in giving Samson's wife to the person we might call his "best man." The situation, however, could not have justified such an action. What is Samson’s response? He is furious; he vows revenge, and burns the corn of the Philistines; 3-5. They retaliate by burning Samson's wife and her father; 6. He is still infuriated, and when the Holy Spirit moves him, he slaughters a great many of them; 7, 8.