Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. New Living Translation One day when Samson was in Timnah, one of the Philistine women caught his eye. English Standard Version Samson went down to Timnah, and at Timnah he saw one of the daughters of the Philistines. Berean Standard Bible One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. King James Bible And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. New King James Version Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. New American Standard Bible Then Samson went down to Timnah, and he saw a woman in Timnah, one of the daughters of the Philistines. NASB 1995 Then Samson went down to Timnah and saw a woman in Timnah, one of the daughters of the Philistines. NASB 1977 Then Samson went down to Timnah and saw a woman in Timnah, one of the daughters of the Philistines. Legacy Standard Bible Then Samson went down to Timnah and saw a woman in Timnah, one of the daughters of the Philistines. Amplified Bible Samson went down to Timnah and at Timnah he saw a woman, one of the daughters of the Philistines. Christian Standard Bible Samson went down to Timnah and saw a young Philistine woman there. Holman Christian Standard Bible Samson went down to Timnah and saw a young Philistine woman there. American Standard Version And Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. Contemporary English Version One day, Samson went to Timnah, where he saw a Philistine woman. English Revised Version And Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Samson went to Timnah, he saw a young Philistine woman. Good News Translation One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he noticed a certain young Philistine woman. International Standard Version A while later, Samson went down to Timnah and observed a woman in Timnah who was of Philistine origin. Majority Standard Bible One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. NET Bible Samson went down to Timnah, where a Philistine girl caught his eye. New Heart English Bible And Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines, and she was right in his eyes. Webster's Bible Translation And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. World English Bible Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Samson goes down to Timnath, and sees a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines, Young's Literal Translation And Samson goeth down to Timnath, and seeth a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines, Smith's Literal Translation And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath from the daughters of Philisteim. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Samson went down to Thamnatlia, and seeing there a woman of the daughters of the Philistines, Catholic Public Domain Version Then Samson descended to Timnah. And seeing there a woman from the daughters of the Philistines, New American Bible Samson went down to Timnah where he saw one of the Philistine women. New Revised Standard Version Once Samson went down to Timnah, and at Timnah he saw a Philistine woman. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Samson came down to Tamnath and he saw a woman in Tamnath of the daughters of the Philistines OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Sampson went down to Thamnatha, and saw a woman in Thamnatha of the daughters of the Philistines. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samson's Marriage1One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. 2So he returned and told his father and mother, “I have seen a daughter of the Philistines in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.”… Cross References Genesis 24:3-4 and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. Joshua 23:12-13 For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. 1 Kings 11:1-2 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. Nehemiah 13:25-27 I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?” 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Genesis 6:2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. Exodus 34:16 And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same. Ezra 9:1-2 After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. / Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!” 1 Samuel 8:5 “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” 1 Kings 21:25 (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. Proverbs 31:3 Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. Treasury of Scripture And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. Timnath Genesis 38:12,13 And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite… Joshua 15:10 And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah: Joshua 19:43 And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron, saw Genesis 6:2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. Genesis 34:1,2 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land… 2 Samuel 11:2 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. Jump to Previous Daughters Philistine Philistines Samson Timnah Timnath YoungJump to Next Daughters Philistine Philistines Samson Timnah Timnath YoungJudges 14 1. Samson desires a wife of the Philistines.6. In his journey he kills a lion 8. In a second journey he finds honey in the carcass 10. Samson's marriage feast 12. His riddle by his wife is made known 19. He strikes down thirty Philistines 20. His wife is married to another. One day Samson went down to Timnah Samson, a judge of Israel, is introduced in the context of his journey to Timnah, a town located in the territory of the tribe of Dan, near the border of Philistine lands. This geographical setting is significant as it highlights the tension between the Israelites and the Philistines, who were often in conflict. The phrase "went down" not only indicates a physical descent but can also symbolize a spiritual decline, as Samson's actions in Timnah lead to a series of events that reflect his personal weaknesses and struggles with temptation. Timnah's location is strategic, serving as a crossroads between the two cultures, which often led to interactions that were both politically and personally complex. where he saw a young Philistine woman Persons / Places / Events 1. SamsonA judge of Israel, known for his extraordinary strength, which was a gift from God. He was a Nazirite from birth, dedicated to God with specific vows, including abstaining from cutting his hair. 2. Timnah A town in the territory of the Philistines, located in the Shephelah region of Judah. It was a place of cultural and religious tension between the Israelites and the Philistines. 3. Philistine Woman An unnamed woman from Timnah who caught Samson's eye. Her identity as a Philistine is significant, as the Philistines were oppressors of Israel during this period. Teaching Points The Danger of Unequally Yoked RelationshipsSamson's attraction to a Philistine woman highlights the potential spiritual dangers of forming close relationships with those who do not share the same faith. This serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of such relationships on one's spiritual walk. The Importance of Obedience to God's Commands Samson's actions can be seen as a departure from the commands given to the Israelites regarding intermarriage. This underscores the importance of adhering to God's instructions to maintain spiritual integrity. The Role of Sight in Decision-Making Samson's decision was based on what he saw, rather than seeking God's guidance. This teaches us to prioritize spiritual discernment over physical appearances or desires. God's Sovereignty in Human Choices Despite Samson's flawed decision, God used it to fulfill His purposes against the Philistines. This illustrates how God can work through human weaknesses to achieve His divine plans.(1) To Timnath.--This town, of which the site still retains the name Tibneh, is perhaps the same as that in Genesis 38:12, unless that be a town in the mountains of Judah, as Judah is there said to have "gone up" not as here, "down" to it. In Joshua 15:10 it is assigned to Judah, but appears to have been afterwards ceded to Dan (Joshua 19:45). The name means "a portion," and is found also in Timnath-serah, where Joshua was buried (Joshua 24:30). Of the daughters of the Philistines.--This was against the spirit of the law, which forbad intermarriages with Canaanites (Exodus 34:16; Deuteronomy 7:3-4). The sequel showed the wisdom of the law (2Corinthians 6:14). . . . Verse 1. - Timnath, or, more correctly, Thimnathah, as in Joshua 19:43, a town in the tribe of Dan, the name of which survives in the modern Tibneh, about three miles south-west of Zorah (Judges 13:2, note). It may or may not be identical with Timnath in Genesis 38:12-14, and with Timnah in Joshua 15:10. It appears to have been in the possession of the Philistines at this time.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew One day Samsonשִׁמְשׁ֖וֹן (šim·šō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8123: Samson -- a deliverer of Israel went down וַיֵּ֥רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend to Timnah, תִּמְנָ֑תָה (tim·nā·ṯāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8553: Timnah -- 'territory', two cities in Judah where he saw וַיַּ֥רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see a young Philistine פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia woman. מִבְּנ֥וֹת (mib·bə·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter Links Judges 14:1 NIVJudges 14:1 NLT Judges 14:1 ESV Judges 14:1 NASB Judges 14:1 KJV Judges 14:1 BibleApps.com Judges 14:1 Biblia Paralela Judges 14:1 Chinese Bible Judges 14:1 French Bible Judges 14:1 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 14:1 Samson went down to Timnah and saw (Jd Judg. 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