This verse in Judges 13:10 is part of the story of Manoah's wife, who is visited by an angel (referred to as a "man") who tells her she will conceive and give birth to a son who will deliver Israel from the Philistines. This son is Samson.
Here's a breakdown of what the verse means:
"The woman hurried and ran...": This shows her excitement and urgency. She immediately recognizes the importance of what has happened and feels compelled to share it with her husband.
"...and told her husband, and said to him, “Behold, the man who came to me that day has appeared to me,”": She reports back to Manoah, emphasizing that the same man who initially spoke to her (the one who delivered the prophecy) has returned. The word "Behold" emphasizes the importance of her statement and the need for Manoah to pay attention. She's essentially saying, "The person we talked about earlier is here again!"
In summary, the verse describes the woman's enthusiastic and quick relaying of the angel's reappearance to her husband, signifying the importance of the event and the impending birth of Samson.
Why this verse is important in the context of the broader story:
Confirmation: Manoah initially wasn't present when the angel first appeared. The woman's report is vital for confirming the divine origin of the prophecy to Manoah, too.
Manoah's Desire for Divine Interaction: Manoah later prays to God, asking him to send the man again so that they can learn how to raise the child (Judges 13:8). This verse sets the stage for Manoah's desire to have a direct encounter with the divine and receive guidance.
Start of a Joint Experience: This is the beginning of a joint experience for Manoah and his wife in receiving divine instructions for raising their son, Samson.
This verse in Judges 13:10 is part of the story of Manoah's wife, who is visited by an angel (referred to as a "man") who tells her she will conceive and give birth to a son who will deliver Israel from the Philistines. This son is Samson.
Here's a breakdown of what the verse means:
"The woman hurried and ran...": This shows her excitement and urgency. She immediately recognizes the importance of what has happened and feels compelled to share it with her husband.
"...and told her husband, and said to him, “Behold, the man who came to me that day has appeared to me,”": She reports back to Manoah, emphasizing that the same man who initially spoke to her (the one who delivered the prophecy) has returned. The word "Behold" emphasizes the importance of her statement and the need for Manoah to pay attention. She's essentially saying, "The person we talked about earlier is here again!"
In summary, the verse describes the woman's enthusiastic and quick relaying of the angel's reappearance to her husband, signifying the importance of the event and the impending birth of Samson.
Why this verse is important in the context of the broader story:
Confirmation: Manoah initially wasn't present when the angel first appeared. The woman's report is vital for confirming the divine origin of the prophecy to Manoah, too.
Manoah's Desire for Divine Interaction: Manoah later prays to God, asking him to send the man again so that they can learn how to raise the child (Judges 13:8). This verse sets the stage for Manoah's desire to have a direct encounter with the divine and receive guidance.
Start of a Joint Experience: This is the beginning of a joint experience for Manoah and his wife in receiving divine instructions for raising their son, Samson.