Judges 15:12
Judges 15:12 in Multiple Translations
But they said to him, “We have come down to arrest you and hand you over to the Philistines.” Samson replied, “Swear to me that you will not kill me yourselves.”
And they said unto him, We are come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said unto them, Swear unto me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.
And they said unto him, We are come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said unto them, Swear unto me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.
Then they said to him, We have come down to take you and give you up into the hands of the Philistines. And Samson said to them, Give me your oath that you will not make an attack on me yourselves.
“Well, we've come to take you prisoner and hand you over to the Philistines,” they told him. “Just swear to me that you're not going to kill me yourselves,” Samson answered.
Againe they sayd vnto him, Wee are come to binde thee, and to deliuer thee into the hande of the Philistims. And Samson sayde vnto them, Sweare vnto me, that yee will not fall vpon me your selues.
And they say to him, 'To bind thee we have come down — to give thee into the hand of the Philistines.' And Samson saith to them, 'Swear to me, lest ye fall upon me yourselves.'
They said to him, “We have come down to bind you, that we may deliver you into the hand of the Philistines.” Samson said to them, “Swear to me that you will not attack me yourselves.”
And they said to him, We have come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said to them, Swear to me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.
And they said to him, We are come to bind thee and to deliver thee into the hands of the Philistines. And Samson said to them: Swear to me, and promise me, that you will not kill me.
But the men from Judah said to him, “We have come to tie you up and put you in the hands of the Philistines.” Samson said, “All right, but promise me that you yourselves will not kill me!”
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Study Notes — Judges 15:12
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 15:12
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 15:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 15:12
- Sermons on Judges 15:12
Context — Samson’s Revenge
12But they said to him, “We have come down to arrest you and hand you over to the Philistines.” Samson replied, “Swear to me that you will not kill me yourselves.”
13“No,” they answered, “we will not kill you, but we will tie you up securely and hand you over to them.” So they bound him with two new ropes and led him up from the rock. 14When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 8:21 | Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, “Get up and kill us yourself, for as the man is, so is his strength.” So Gideon got up and killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and he took the crescent ornaments from the necks of their camels. |
| 2 | Acts 7:25 | He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 2:25 | So King Solomon sent the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 2:34 | So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. |
| 5 | Matthew 27:2 | They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. |
Judges 15:12 Summary
[In this verse, Samson is being arrested by the men of Judah, who want to hand him over to the Philistines. Samson asks them to swear that they will not kill him themselves, which shows that he is trying to protect himself. This event is part of the bigger story of Samson's life, where he is fighting against the Philistines and trusting in God's strength, as seen in Judges 14:6, where Samson kills a lion with his bare hands. We can learn from Samson's example to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when things seem difficult or uncertain, and to seek guidance and protection from Him, as seen in Psalm 23:4, where it says that God is with us even in the darkest valley.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the men of Judah want to arrest Samson?
The men of Judah wanted to arrest Samson because the Philistines were threatening them and they thought that by handing Samson over, they could avoid conflict, as seen in Judges 15:10-11, where the Philistines sought revenge against Samson for his actions against them.
What was Samson's concern when the men of Judah came to arrest him?
Samson's concern was that the men of Judah would kill him themselves, which is why he asked them to swear that they would not kill him, but instead hand him over to the Philistines, as stated in Judges 15:12.
How does this event relate to the broader story of Samson's life?
This event is part of the ongoing struggle between Samson and the Philistines, and it ultimately leads to Samson's victory over the Philistines, as seen in Judges 15:14-17, where the Spirit of the LORD comes upon Samson and he defeats the Philistines.
What can we learn from Samson's request to the men of Judah?
We can learn that even in difficult situations, we should trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than relying on our own strength or the actions of others, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to trust in the LORD with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like I am being 'handed over' to my enemies, and how did I respond?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when things seem uncertain or difficult?
- What are some ways that I can apply Samson's request to the men of Judah to my own life, in terms of seeking protection and guidance from God?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of surrender and trust in God, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it says that all things work together for good to those who love God?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 15:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 15:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 15:12
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 15:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 15:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 15:12
Cambridge Bible on Judges 15:12
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 15:12
Sermons on Judges 15:12
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K-542 Defining Apostolic Sending (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being willing to serve in ordinary and unglorious ways in order to be faithful in greater tasks. He criticizes the hype and |
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K-482 True Sending for True Ministry (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not acting solely in response to need. He highlights the danger of the church being deceived in the last days by constantly |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 69 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Moses and how he learned to trust and rely on God in the desert. The speaker emphasizes the importance of waiting on God and not |
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Exodus 3:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith addresses the theme of identity in his sermon 'Exodus 3:11', emphasizing that true identity is found not in our roles or self-perception but in our relationship with Go |
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Exodus 3:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the profound question 'Who am I?' as posed by Moses after forty years of shepherding in the desert. He emphasizes that Moses' initial confidence, stemming from |
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The Reward Is Worth the Difficulties by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that while there is a significant cost to being fully committed to God, the rewards far outweigh the difficulties. He illustrates this through the exampl |




