Samson then proceeds to kill the 30 men and give the clothes that were promised to fulfill the bet with those that were his attendants for the wedding. The father-in-law didn't want to have his daughter bear any additional shame so he gave his daughter to be married to the friend that helped out at the wedding. The guy was put in a tough situation and given his lack of faith and guidance chose poorly. These events while recorded at the tail end of the chapter comes back to haunt them in the next chapter.
Already the friction between the Philistines and the Israelites are starting to mount. These are the same people that David would carry his attacks against in Samuel, Kings and Chronicles.
Prayers for Irene and David who were struck down hard these past few days with stomach issues. I will see them later. Tomorrow is the appointment with the surgeon and so I will be interested as to what the future holds for me. Nevertheless, I am at peace.
Praise for today: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalms 90: 14
Oh no! Praying for their stomachs! It is hitting hard in our area right now.
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