Samson’s Birth

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Judges
• Chapters: Judges 13
• Summary: Samson’s birth is announced to Manoah and his wife, and he is set apart as a Nazirite from the womb.

Details

The angel of the LORD announces that the child will begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines. Manoah asks for instruction, offers a sacrifice, and realizes they have seen a divine messenger.

Key People Involved

• Manoah — Samson’s father
• Samson — Child promised by the messenger

Key Places

• Zorah — Samson’s family setting

Important Verses

“For the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb…” — Judges 13:5

Cross-References

• Related events: Samson’s Exploits, Samson’s Downfall

Notes

Samson is set apart before birth, but his life will show the tension between divine calling and personal appetite.