|Old Testament History - 3.19 - Samson's Faith and Victories|
Meaning of the History of Samson - His Annunciation and early
History - The Spirit of Jehovah "impels him" - His Deeds of
Faith THERE is yet another name recorded in the Epistle to the
Hebrews among the Old Testament "worthies," whose title to that
position must to many have seemed at least doubtful. Can Samson
claim a place among the spiritual heroes, who "through faith
subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises?" The
question cannot be dismissed with a summary answer, for if, as
we believe, the Holy Spirit pronounced such judgment on his
activity as a judge, then careful and truthful study of his
history must bear it out. But then also must that history have
been commonly misread and misunderstood. Let it be remembered,
that it is of Samson's activity as a Judge, and under the
impulse of the Spirit of God, we are writing, and not of every
act of his life. In fact, we shall presently distinguish two
periods in his history; the firs