Judges 15:8
“And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter: and he went down and dwelt in the top of the rock Etam.”

What does Judges 15:8 mean?
The Bible verse Judges 15:8 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter: and he went down and dwelt in the top of the rock Etam." This verse is part of the story of Samson, found in the book of Judges in the Old Testament…
Read full commentaryDevotionalVictory and Retreat: A Lesson from Samson
In Judges 15:8, we find a compelling and dramatic moment in the life of Samson: "And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter: and he went down and dwelt in the top of the rock Etam." This verse encapsulates both the victorious prowess of Samson and the profound…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Strength and Deliverance Inspired by Judges 15:8
Heavenly Father, We come before You in a moment of stillness and reflection, seeking the strength and wisdom that can only be found in Your presence. Lord, as I meditate on the powerful events recounted in Judges 15:8, where Samson smote his adversaries with a great slaughter, I…
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