Judges 14:1

“And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.”

"And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines." - Judges 14:1
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What does Judges 14:1 mean?

The Bible verse Judges 14:1 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines." This verse is found within the book of Judges, which is part of the Old Testament and chronicles the history of…

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The Descent to Timnath: Lessons from Samson's Choices

Judges 14:1 states, "And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines." This verse introduces us to a pivotal moment in Samson's life, filled with both personal desire and a divine narrative. To comprehend the full weight of this…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Guidance in Choices

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in awe of Your majesty and wisdom, seeking Your presence in every aspect of my life. Thank You for Your Word, which serves as a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, guiding me through the decisions I must face daily. As I reflect…

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Judges 14:1 - "And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines."
Judges 14:1-3 - "Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. When he returned, he said to his father and mother, “I have seen a Philistine woman in Timnah; now get her for me as my wife.” His father and mother replied, “Isn’t there an acceptable woman among your relatives or among all our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife?” But Samson said to his father, “Get her for me. She’s the right one for me.”"
"Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. When he returned, he said to his father and mother, “I have seen a Philistine woman in Timnah; now get her for me as my wife.” His father and mother replied, “Isn’t there an acceptable woman among your relatives or among all our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife?” But Samson said to his father, “Get her for me. She’s the right one for me.”" - Judges 14:1-3
1 Corinthians 14:29 - "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."
1 Corinthians 14:24 - "But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:"
Judges 1:14 - "And it came to pass, when she came to him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted from off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou?"
Judges 11:14 - "And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:"
Judges 14:11 - "And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him."
Judges 14:7 - "And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well."
Judges 3:14 - "So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years."
"Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge." - 1 Corinthians 14:29
Judges 14:14 - "And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle."
Judges 9:14 - "Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us."
Judges 14:20 - "But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend."
Judges 12:14 - "And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years."
Romans 14:13 - "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."
Judges 19:14 - "And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin."
Matthew 7:1 - "Judge not, that ye be not judged."
Judges 10:14 - "Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation."
Judges 20:14 - "But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel."
Judges 14:10 - "¶ So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do."
Judges 4:4
Judges 2:31
Judges 3:31
Matthew 7:1-2 - "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Judges 14:5 - "¶ Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him."
Judges 14:4 - "But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel."
Psalms 135:14 - "For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants."
Judges 21:14 - "And Benjamin came again at that time; and they gave them wives which they had saved alive of the women of Jabesh-gilead: and yet so they sufficed them not."