Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Later on, at the time of wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. He said, “I’m going to my wife’s room.” But her father would not let him go in. New Living Translation Later on, during the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat as a present to his wife. He said, “I’m going into my wife’s room to sleep with her,” but her father wouldn’t let him in. English Standard Version After some days, at the time of wheat harvest, Samson went to visit his wife with a young goat. And he said, “I will go in to my wife in the chamber.” But her father would not allow him to go in. Berean Standard Bible Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after some days, in the days of the wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid of the goats, and he said, “Let me go in to my wife in the inner chamber.” And her father would not permit him to go in. King James Bible But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. New King James Version After a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it happened that Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, “Let me go in to my wife, into her room.” But her father would not permit him to go in. New American Standard Bible But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat, and said, “I will go in to my wife in her room.” But her father did not let him enter. NASB 1995 But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat, and said, “I will go in to my wife in her room.” But her father did not let him enter. NASB 1977 But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it came about that Samson visited his wife with a young goat, and said, “I will go in to my wife in her room.” But her father did not let him enter. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that after a while, in the time of the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat and said, “I will go in to my wife in her room.” But her father did not let him enter. Amplified Bible But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, Samson went to visit his wife with a young goat [as a gift of reconciliation]; and he said, “I will go in to my wife in her room.” But her father would not allow him to go in. Berean Annotated Bible Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson (like the sun) took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room, he said. But her father would not let him enter. Christian Standard Bible Later on, during the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat as a gift and visited his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. Holman Christian Standard Bible Later on, during the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat as a gift and visited his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter.” American Standard Version But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. Contemporary English Version Later, during the wheat harvest, Samson went to visit the young woman he thought was still his wife. He brought along a young goat as a gift and said to her father, "I want to go into my wife's bedroom." "You can't do that," he replied. English Revised Version But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. GOD'S WORD® Translation Later, during the wheat harvest, Samson went to visit his wife. He took a young goat along for her. He said, "I'm going to sleep with my wife in her bedroom." But her father would not let him go in. Good News Translation Some time later Samson went to visit his wife during the wheat harvest and took her a young goat. He told her father, "I want to go to my wife's room." But he wouldn't let him go in. International Standard Version A while later during the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife, bringing along a young goat, and told his father-in-law, "I'm going into my wife's room." But her father wouldn't give permission for him to go. NET Bible Sometime later, during the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat as a gift and went to visit his bride. He said to her father, "I want to have sex with my bride in her bedroom!" But her father would not let him enter. New Heart English Bible But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a young goat; and he said, "I will go in to my wife into the room." But her father wouldn't allow him to go in. Webster's Bible Translation But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat-harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLater on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. World English Bible But after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat. He said, “I will go in to my wife’s room.” But her father wouldn’t allow him to go in. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass after [some] days, in the days of wheat-harvest, that Samson looks after his wife, with a kid of the goats, and says, “I go in to my wife, to the inner chamber”; and her father has not permitted him to go in, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after some days, in the days of the wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid of the goats, and he said, “Let me go in to my wife in the inner chamber.” And her father would not permit him to go in. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, after some days, in the days of wheat-harvest, that Samson looketh after his wife, with a kid of the goats, and saith, 'I go in unto my wife, to the inner chamber;' and her father hath not permitted him to go in, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be after days in days of the wheat harvest, and Samson will look after his wife with a kid of the goats; and he will say, I will go to my wife to the chamber. And her father gave him not to go in. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a while after, when the days of the wheat harvest were at hand, Samson came, meaning to visit his wife, and he brought her a kid of the flock. And when he would have gone into her chamber as usual, her father would not suffer him, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after some time, when the days of the wheat harvest were near, Samson arrived, intending to visit his wife, and he brought her a kid from the goats. And when he wanted to enter her bedroom, as usual, her father prohibited him, saying: New American Bible After some time, in the season of the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife, bringing a young goat. But when he said, “Let me go into my wife’s room,” her father would not let him go in. New Revised Standard Version After a while, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson went to visit his wife, bringing along a kid. He said, “I want to go into my wife’s room.” But her father would not allow him to go in. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBUT it came to pass after a while, in the time of the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a kid as a present; and he said, I will go in to my wife in the chamber. But her father would not let him go in. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was after the days in the time of harvest of wheat, Samson commemorated his wife with a kid of the goats, and he said: “I will go to my wife to the bedroom”, and her father did not allow him to enter OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said: 'I will go in to my wife into the chamber.' But her father would not suffer him to go in. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after a time, in the days of wheat harvest, that Sampson visited his wife with a kid, and said, I will go in to my wife even into the chamber: but her father did not suffer him to go in. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samson's Revenge1Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. 2“I was sure that you thoroughly hated her,” said her father, “so I gave her to one of the men who accompanied you. Is not her younger sister more beautiful than she? Please take her instead.”… Cross References Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Ruth 2:23 So Ruth stayed close to the servant girls of Boaz to glean grain until the barley and wheat harvests were finished. And she lived with her mother-in-law. Exodus 34:22 And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year. 1 Samuel 12:17 Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” Samson took a young goat Genesis 38:17-20 “I will send you a young goat from my flock,” Judah answered. But she replied, “Only if you leave me something as a pledge until you send it.” / “What pledge should I give you?” he asked. She answered, “Your seal and your cord, and the staff in your hand.” So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him. / Then Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. … Judges 13:15 “Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.” Genesis 27:9-10 Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves. / Then take it to your father to eat, so that he may bless you before he dies.” and went to visit his wife. 2 Samuel 11:4 Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. 2 Samuel 12:24 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Songs 1:4 Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you. Songs 3:4 I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me. But her father would not let him enter. Genesis 29:23-27 But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her. / And Laban gave his servant girl Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her maidservant. / When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?” … 1 Samuel 18:19-21 So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. / Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. / “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” 1 Samuel 25:44 But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim. Judges 14:19-20 Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father’s house, / and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him. Treasury of Scripture But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. a kid Genesis 38:17 And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it? Luke 15:29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: I will go Genesis 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Genesis 29:21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. Jump to Previous Allow Bride's Chamber Enter Harvest I'm Kid Later Permitted Room Samson Short Suffer Time Visit Visited Wheat Wheat-Harvest Wife Within Wouldn't YoungJump to Next Allow Bride's Chamber Enter Harvest I'm Kid Later Permitted Room Samson Short Suffer Time Visit Visited Wheat Wheat-Harvest Wife Within Wouldn't YoungJudges 15 1. Samson is denied his wife3. He burns the Philistines' corn with foxes and firebrands 6. His wife and her father are burnt by the Philistines 8. Samson smites them hip and thigh 9. He is bound by the men of Judah, and delivered to the Philistines 14. He kills them with a jawbone 18. God makes the fountain En-hakkore for him in Lehi Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest The wheat harvest typically occurred in late spring or early summer in ancient Israel, around May or June. This timing is significant as it was a period of celebration and abundance, often associated with the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), a time of thanksgiving for the harvest. The mention of the wheat harvest sets the stage for the events that follow, indicating a time of agricultural prosperity and community activity. This context highlights the contrast between the expected joy of the season and the personal conflict Samson faces. Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said But her father would not let him enter 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, and his life was marked by conflict with the Philistines. 2. Philistines A group of people who were enemies of Israel during the time of the judges. They often oppressed the Israelites and were a constant source of conflict. 3. Samson's Wife A Philistine woman whom Samson married. Her relationship with Samson was fraught with tension and ultimately led to conflict between Samson and the Philistines. 4. Father-in-law The father of Samson's wife, who played a role in the events leading to Samson's anger and subsequent actions against the Philistines. 5. Timnah A place in Philistine territory where Samson's wife lived. It was the setting for many of the events in Samson's life. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Human AffairsDespite human failings and conflicts, God's purposes prevail. Samson's actions, though personal and flawed, were used by God to deliver Israel from the Philistines. The Consequences of Unequally Yoked Relationships Samson's marriage to a Philistine woman led to personal and national conflict. Believers are cautioned to consider the spiritual implications of their relationships. The Importance of Keeping Vows Samson's life as a Nazirite was marked by a vow to God. Believers are encouraged to honor their commitments to God and others. Anger and Its Consequences Samson's anger led to destructive actions. Christians are reminded to manage their emotions and seek reconciliation rather than revenge. God's Use of Imperfect People Samson's account illustrates that God can use flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes, offering hope and encouragement to believers who struggle with their own imperfections. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 15:1?2. How does Judges 15:1 demonstrate Samson's commitment to his marriage covenant? 3. What does Samson's visit reveal about reconciliation and forgiveness in relationships? 4. How can Judges 15:1 inspire us to resolve conflicts biblically today? 5. What lessons from Samson's actions can guide our approach to marital disputes? 6. How does Samson's persistence reflect God's faithfulness in pursuing His people? 7. Why did Samson visit his wife with a young goat in Judges 15:1? 8. What cultural significance does the young goat have in Judges 15:1? 9. How does Judges 15:1 reflect Samson's character and motivations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 15? 11. What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders? 12. Did Jesus come to judge the world? 13. In Judges 15:15, how can using a donkey's jawbone account for a victory over 1,000 armed men without breaking or becoming ineffective? 14. Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)? What Does Judges 15:1 Mean Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest• The narrative resumes “later on,” showing an intentional break since the wedding feast in Judges 14:10–15. • Wheat harvest, usually May–June, is a season of joy and communal gathering (Ruth 1:22; Exodus 34:22), underscoring the irony that conflict, not celebration, is about to unfold. • Samson’s timing highlights God’s sovereignty—events that seem ordinary (harvest) become the stage for divine purposes (Judges 13:5). Samson took a young goat • A young goat was a customary gift of goodwill or affection (Genesis 38:17; 1 Samuel 16:20). • Samson brings tangible proof of reconciliatory intent after the earlier fallout with the Philistines (Judges 14:19–20). • The gift signals peace, yet God will turn this attempt at peace into a confrontation that advances Israel’s deliverance (Judges 15:3–5). He went to visit his wife • Though still called his “wife,” she lives in her Philistine father’s house—evidence of cultural tension (Judges 14:15–18). • Samson’s action shows marital commitment; in Israel, a husband visiting his bride in her family home was normal until full household establishment (cf. Deuteronomy 20:7). • The setting underscores Samson’s personal desire versus God’s larger mission; Samson seeks domestic resolution, but God will use his journey for national deliverance. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said • Samson claims legitimate conjugal rights; the “room” (inner chamber) is private space reserved for the husband (Songs 1:4). • His straightforward request contrasts with Philistine treachery; transparency meets deceit. • The statement also spotlights covenant versus convenience: Samson views the marriage as binding (Genesis 2:24), while the Philistines treat it as expendable. But her father would not let him enter • Refusal exposes a broken agreement; the bride’s father had already given her to Samson’s companion (Judges 14:20). • The scene prefigures further rejection: God’s appointed deliverer is barred by Philistines, just as Israel’s Deliverer would later be refused by His own (John 1:11). • Human obstruction cannot thwart God’s plan; the denial sparks the chain of events leading to Samson’s exploits (Judges 15:4–8). summary Judges 15:1 depicts Samson returning during the joyous wheat harvest with a peace offering, earnestly intending to consummate his marriage. His gift and request are honorable, yet his father-in-law’s refusal reveals Philistine unfaithfulness and ignites the next phase of God’s deliverance through Samson. God turns what appears to be a personal visit into a decisive moment that propels His redemptive purposes for Israel. (1) Within a while after.--"After days" (Judges 11:4; Judges 14:8).In the time of wheat harvest.--This, in the Shephelah, would be about the middle of May. Visited his wife with a kid.--We find the same present given by Judah to Tamar in Genesis 38:17. We may compare the complaint of the elder brother of the prodigal, given him a kid (Luke 15:29). I will go in to my wife.--Uxoriousness was the chief secret of the weakness and ruin of Samson, as it was afterwards of a very different type of man, Solomon. . . . Verse 1. - Within a while - the same expression as that in Judges 14:8, rendered "after a time," and in Judges 11:4, rendered "in process of time." In the time of wheat harvest - about the month of May. The harvest, as appears from ver. 5, had begun, some corn being already cut, and in shocks; the rest still standing, and, being ready to be cut, of course extremely dry and inflammable. With a kid, as a present, intended no doubt to make peace (Genesis 38:17). His anger (Judges 14:19) had now passed away, and his love for his wife had returned. He was little prepared to find her married again to his friend.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Later on,וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be at the time בִּימֵ֣י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of the wheat חִטִּ֗ים (ḥiṭ·ṭîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2406: Wheat harvest, קְצִיר־ (qə·ṣîr-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7105: Severed, harvest, the crop, the time, the reaper, a limb Samson שִׁמְשׁ֤וֹן (šim·šō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8123: Samson -- a deliverer of Israel took בִּגְדִ֣י (biḡ·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1423: A kid (a young goat) a young goat עִזִּ֔ים (‘iz·zîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5795: Female goat and went to visit וַיִּפְקֹ֨ד (way·yip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit his wife. אִשְׁתּוֹ֙ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female “I want to go אָבֹ֥אָה (’ā·ḇō·’āh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to my wife אִשְׁתִּ֖י (’iš·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female in her room,” הֶחָ֑דְרָה (he·ḥā·ḏə·rāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2315: A chamber, room he said. וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say But her father אָבִ֖יהָ (’ā·ḇî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1: Father would not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no let נְתָנ֥וֹ (nə·ṯā·nōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him enter. לָבֽוֹא׃ (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Judges 15:1 NIVJudges 15:1 NLT Judges 15:1 ESV Judges 15:1 NASB Judges 15:1 KJV Judges 15:1 BibleApps.com Judges 15:1 Biblia Paralela Judges 15:1 Chinese Bible Judges 15:1 French Bible Judges 15:1 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 15:1 But it happened after a while (Jd Judg. 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