Judges 14:1-20

Contents: Samson as Judge. His victory over a lion; his riddles; his wife.

Characters: God, Holy Spirit, Samson, parents, woman of Timnah.

Conclusion: He that in the choice of a wife is guided only by his eye and governed by his fancy must afterward thank himself if he finds a Philistine in his arms. (Judges 14:3). We should not be «unequally yoked with unbelievers.»

(God often overrules our mistakes to take occasion against the enemies of His Truth).

Key Word: Wife, Judges 14:2.

Strong Verses: Judges 14:6; Judges 14:19.

Striking Facts: When God, by His providences, brings good out of evil to the followers of Christ when that which has threatened their ruin turns to their advantage and the wrath of men turns to His praise then comes meat out of the eater and sweetness out of the strong.