A.M. 2843. B.C. 1161.
Samson was an eminent believer, (Hebrews 11:13,) and a glorious type of him who with his own arm wrought salvation. The occasion of raising him up, Judges 13:1. His birth foretold by an angel, Judges 13:2-5. His mother relates this to his father, Judges 13:6; Judges 13:7. The angel repeats it to them both, Judges 13:8-14. Manoah offers to entertain him, and asks his name, Judges 13:15-18. He discovers himself at parting, Judges 13:19-23. Samson is born, Judges 13:24; Judges 13:25.