12th Century BC (Period of the Judges)
The Israelites were living in the Promised Land but were frequently influenced by the surrounding Canaanite culture, including their religious practices.
During the time of the Judges, Israel had no centralized government. The Philistines were a dominant power in the region, often oppressing the Israelites.
The events occur in the region of Timnah, which was in the territory of the tribe of Dan, near the Philistine border.
Intermarriage with non-Israelites was generally discouraged, as it often led to idolatry. The Nazirite vow included abstaining from wine, not cutting hair, and avoiding contact with the dead.
Samson
Philistine Woman
Samson's wife from Timnah, whose marriage to Samson was part of God's plan to confront the Philistines.