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A Judge Amidst Oppression
Commentators explain that Samson's 20-year judgeship was unique. It occurred "in the days of the Philistines," meaning he led while Israel was still under foreign oppression. His role was less about peacetime governance and more about being a military hero who acted as a "check" on the Philistines, preventing worse treatment.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 15:20
19th Century
Bishop
And he judged Israel. —Probably, as Jephthah had done, with the sort of vague prerogatives of a military hero. Why the ve…
John Gill
On Judges 15:20
17th Century
Pastor
And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years . While they had the power over the Israelites, who were…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 15:18–20
17th Century
Minister
So little notice did the men of Judah take of their deliverer, that he was ready to perish for lack of a drink of water. Thus, the greatest slights…