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But it happened after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father wouldn`t allow him to go in.
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The Initiative of Reconciliation
Commentators note that after his anger had cooled, Samson took the initiative to restore his relationship with his wife. He brought a customary and valuable gift—a kid—to make peace. This act is seen as a model of humility, highlighting the wisdom in being willing to forgive and seek reconciliation, especially in family disputes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Visited his wife with a kid – A common present (Luke 15:29). From Samson’s wife being still in her father’s house, it would seem…
19th Century
Anglican
A while later. —After days (Judges 11:4; Judges 14:8).
During the wheat harvest.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But it came to pass within a while after Or "after days", a year after, the same phrase as in ([Reference Judges 14:…
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