Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God heard Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman while she was out in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. New Living Translation God answered Manoah’s prayer, and the angel of God appeared once again to his wife as she was sitting in the field. But her husband, Manoah, was not with her. English Standard Version And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field. But Manoah her husband was not with her. Berean Standard Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. Berean Literal Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman, and she was sitting in the field, and Manoah her husband was not with her. King James Bible And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her. New King James Version And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the Angel of God came to the woman again as she was sitting in the field; but Manoah her husband was not with her. New American Standard Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. NASB 1995 God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. NASB 1977 And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. Legacy Standard Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. Amplified Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the Angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field, but Manoah her husband was not with her. Berean Annotated Bible And God {Elohim} listened to the voice of Manoah (rest), and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. Christian Standard Bible God listened to Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman. She was sitting in the field, and her husband, Manoah, was not with her. Holman Christian Standard Bible God listened to Manoah, and the Angel of God came again to the woman. She was sitting in the field, and her husband Manoah was not with her. American Standard Version And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her. Contemporary English Version God answered Manoah's prayer, and the angel went back to Manoah's wife while she was resting in the fields. Manoah wasn't there at the time, English Revised Version And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her. GOD'S WORD® Translation God did what Manoah asked. The Messenger of God came back to his wife while she was sitting out in the fields. But her husband Manoah was not with her. Good News Translation God did what Manoah asked, and his angel came back to the woman while she was sitting in the field. Her husband Manoah was not with her, International Standard Version God listened to Manoah's request, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting out in the pasture. But her husband Manoah wasn't with her, NET Bible God answered Manoah's prayer. God's angelic messenger visited the woman again while she was sitting in the field. But her husband Manoah was not with her. New Heart English Bible God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah, her husband, wasn't with her. Webster's Bible Translation And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. World English Bible God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field; but Manoah, her husband, wasn’t with her. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God listens to the voice of Manoah, and the Messenger of God comes again to the woman, and she [is] sitting in a field, and her husband Manoah is not with her, Berean Literal Bible And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman, and she was sitting in the field, and Manoah her husband was not with her. Young's Literal Translation And God hearkeneth to the voice of Manoah, and the messenger of God cometh again unto the woman, and she is sitting in a field, and Manoah her husband is not with her, Smith's Literal Translation And God will hear to the voice of Manoah, and the messenger of God will come yet to the woman, and she will sit in the field; and Manoah her man not with her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord heard the prayer of Manue, and the angel of the Lord appeared again to his wife as she was sitting in the field. But Manue her husband was not with her. And when she saw the angel, Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord heeded the prayer of Manoah, and the Angel of the Lord appeared again to his wife, sitting in a field. But her husband Manoah was not with her. And when she had seen the Angel, New American Bible God heard the prayer of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. New Revised Standard Version God listened to Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of the LORD came again to the woman as she sat in the field; but Manoah her husband was not with her. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH listened to the voice of MaNoah, and The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH came again to the woman, and she was sitting in a field and MaNoah her husband was not with her OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field; but Manoah her husband was not with her. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord heard the voice of Manoe, and the angel of God came yet again to the woman; and she sat in the field, and Manoe her husband was not with her. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Samson…8Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, “Please, O Lord, let the man of God You sent us come to us again to teach us how to raise the boy who is to be born.” 9And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field; but her husband Manoah was not with her. 10The woman ran quickly to tell her husband, “Behold, the man who came to me the other day has reappeared!”… Cross References And God listened to the voice of Manoah, Psalm 66:19 But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Genesis 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, Exodus 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. and the angel of God returned to the woman Genesis 16:7-13 Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. / “Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied. / So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” … Luke 1:26-30 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” … 1 Kings 19:5-7 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” as she was sitting in the field; Genesis 24:63 Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. Ruth 2:3 So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech. Ruth 2:17 So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. And when she beat out what she had gleaned, it was about an ephah of barley. but her husband Manoah was not with her. John 4:16-18 Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” / “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband. / In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.” Luke 24:1-4 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. / They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, / but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. … John 20:11-16 But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” … Genesis 18:10 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. Genesis 21:1 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. 1 Samuel 1:19-20 The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Treasury of Scripture And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her. hearkened Psalm 65:2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: … Jump to Previous Angel Ear Heard Hearkened Hearkeneth Husband Manoah Mano'ah Messenger Sat Sitting Voice Wasn'tJump to Next Angel Ear Heard Hearkened Hearkeneth Husband Manoah Mano'ah Messenger Sat Sitting Voice Wasn'tJudges 13 1. Israel is delivered into the hands of Philistines2. An angel appears to Manoah's wife 8. The angel appears to Manoah 15. Manoah's sacrifices, whereby the angel is discovered. 24. Samson is born And God listened to the voice of Manoah This phrase highlights the responsiveness of God to human prayer, a recurring theme throughout Scripture. Manoah's prayer reflects a sincere desire for guidance, and God's response underscores His willingness to engage with those who seek Him earnestly. This aligns with passages such as 1 John 5:14, which assures believers that God hears their prayers when they ask according to His will. The narrative also echoes the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, where God listens to her plea for a child. and the angel of God returned to the woman as she was sitting in the field but her husband Manoah was not with her Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign deity who listens to the prayers of His people and orchestrates events according to His divine plan. 2. Manoah A man from the tribe of Dan, husband to the barren woman, who earnestly seeks God's guidance regarding the promised child. 3. The Angel of God A divine messenger, often understood as a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, who delivers God's message to Manoah's wife. 4. The Woman (Manoah's Wife) A barren woman chosen by God to bear Samson, a future judge of Israel, highlighting God's power to bring life and purpose. 5. The Field The setting where the Angel of God appears to the woman, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation. Teaching Points God Hears and RespondsGod listens to the prayers of His people, as seen in Manoah's plea. This encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing He is attentive to their needs. Divine Timing and Revelation The Angel of God appears at the right moment, teaching us to trust in God's perfect timing and His ways of revealing His will. Faith in God's Promises Manoah's wife receives the promise of a son despite her barrenness, reminding us to have faith in God's promises even when circumstances seem impossible. The Role of Women in God's Plan The woman is the first to receive the divine message, highlighting the significant role women play in God's redemptive history. Seeking God's Guidance Manoah's desire for further instruction from God demonstrates the importance of seeking divine guidance in fulfilling God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:9?2. How does God's response in Judges 13:9 demonstrate His faithfulness to His people? 3. What can we learn about prayer from God's action in Judges 13:9? 4. How does Judges 13:9 connect to God's promises in other Scriptures? 5. How can we apply the lesson of divine intervention in our daily lives? 6. What role does obedience play in experiencing God's guidance, as seen in Judges 13:9? 7. How does Judges 13:9 demonstrate God's intervention in human affairs? 8. What is the significance of the angel's appearance in Judges 13:9? 9. How does Judges 13:9 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. In Matthew 13:41-42, angels are said to remove all evil from God's kingdom; how does this reconcile with the broader biblical theme that God desires none to perish (e.g., 2 Peter 3:9)? 12. In Judges 13:17-18, why does the angel refuse to give his name, raising questions about authenticity and origin? 13. In Judges 13:19-20, how can an angel ascend in a flame without contradicting basic scientific principles? 14. In Judges 13:2-3, how could a barren woman conceive after one angelic encounter without any natural explanation? What Does Judges 13:9 Mean And God listened to the voice of Manoah• Manoah’s plea (Judges 13:8) was a simple request for guidance on raising the promised child. Scripture assures us that “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • God’s immediate response underscores His attentiveness to sincere, faith-filled prayer. Compare 1 Samuel 1:19-20, where the Lord “remembered” Hannah, and Genesis 30:22, where He “remembered” Rachel. In each case, God did not merely acknowledge the prayer; He acted. • The passage reminds us that praying husbands and fathers have a crucial role. Like Job interceding for his children (Job 1:5), Manoah sought divine help, and God heard. and the angel of God returned to the woman • The same messenger who first announced Samson’s birth (Judges 13:3) comes back, demonstrating that God completes what He begins (Philippians 1:6). • Scripture shows a pattern of angelic reassurance: Hagar meets the angel a second time in Genesis 16:13; Zechariah sees Gabriel again in Luke 1:19. Each return confirms God’s steadfast commitment. • Angels in the Old Testament often foreshadow the Lord’s personal involvement, as in Exodus 3:2; the “angel of God” speaks with divine authority, reinforcing that this is God Himself ensuring the promise is clear. as she was sitting in the field • The woman is not in a shrine or temple but an ordinary field—echoing moments like Ruth gleaning in Boaz’s field (Ruth 2:3) and Isaac meditating in the open country (Genesis 24:63). God meets people where they are. • Her posture of quiet waiting contrasts with Manoah’s earlier activity. Stillness can be the setting for revelation: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). • The field hints at future harvest. Samson will become the initial “harvest” of deliverance from the Philistines (Judges 13:5), linking the scene to God’s broader redemptive work. but her husband Manoah was not with her • The repeated absence of Manoah (Judges 13:10) emphasizes that God speaks directly to the woman, affirming her spiritual agency—similar to the angel’s personal words to Mary in Luke 1:28. • Manoah’s absence sets up a lesson in trust. Like Abraham learning from Sarah’s private encounter (Genesis 18:9-10), Manoah must rely on his wife’s testimony until he, too, meets the angel. • This detail warns against over-reliance on secondhand faith. Manoah will soon seek his own confirmation (Judges 13:11-12), illustrating that every believer needs a personal walk with God. summary Judges 13:9 shows a God who hears, answers, and guides with precision. He responds to Manoah’s earnest prayer, sends His messenger again to verify the promise, meets the woman in the ordinariness of a field, and invites Manoah to deeper personal engagement. The verse reassures us that God is attentive, persistent, and relational, working through both men and women to fulfill His redemptive purposes. Hebrew And Godהָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative listened וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to the voice בְּק֣וֹל (bə·qō·wl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of Manoah, מָנ֑וֹחַ (mā·nō·w·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4495: Manoah -- father of Samson and the Angel מַלְאַךְ֩ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of God הָאֱלֹהִ֨ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative returned וַיָּבֹ֣א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the woman הָאִשָּׁ֗ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female as she וְהִיא֙ (wə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was sitting יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת (yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the field; בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land but her husband אִישָׁ֖הּ (’î·šāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Manoah וּמָנ֥וֹחַ (ū·mā·nō·w·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4495: Manoah -- father of Samson was not אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle with her. עִמָּֽהּ׃ (‘im·māh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Judges 13:9 NIVJudges 13:9 NLT Judges 13:9 ESV Judges 13:9 NASB Judges 13:9 KJV Judges 13:9 BibleApps.com Judges 13:9 Biblia Paralela Judges 13:9 Chinese Bible Judges 13:9 French Bible Judges 13:9 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 13:9 God listened to the voice of Manoah (Jd Judg. 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