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Named person · Old Testament

Meet Manoah.

Samson's father hearing unexpected news.

Manoah: a quiet historically appropriate setting for Samson's father hearing unexpected news, with simple understated contextual details; no invented dramatic event

Who was Manoah?

Manoah was Samson's father, from the tribe of Dan. Judges describes an angel bringing news about the child's birth to his wife, whose name is not supplied. Manoah later asked for guidance about the child.

Manoah wanted to know how to care for the child and what was expected. Asking for guidance is part of his response to unexpected responsibility.

Manoah asking a reassuring angelic messenger for guidance while his wife stands beside him, simple countryside setting.

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Why is it sensible to ask for instructions before a new responsibility?

What can we learn?

Illustrated portrait of Manoah

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