4 pairs
In Judges 15:14, the Spirit of the Lord comes mightily upon Samson, enabling him to break free from his bonds. Similarly, in 1 Samuel 11:6, the Spirit of God comes upon Saul, empowering him to lead Israel to victory. Both instances highlight the empowering presence of the Spirit for deliverance.
Thematic focusEmpowerment by the Spirit, Deliverance.
Judges 15:15 describes Samson using a jawbone of a donkey to defeat a thousand men, demonstrating God's power through unconventional means. Similarly, in 1 Samuel 17:50, David defeats Goliath with a sling and a stone, showing God's deliverance through unexpected methods.
Thematic focusDivine Deliverance, Unconventional Means.
In Judges 15:18, Samson cries out to God in thirst, and God provides water from a hollow place. This mirrors Exodus 17:6, where God provides water from a rock for the Israelites. Both instances show God's provision in response to the cries of His people.
Thematic focusDivine Provision, God's Faithfulness.
Judges 15:20 notes that Samson judged Israel for twenty years. This is reiterated in Judges 16:31, emphasizing the period of his leadership and the impact of his actions on Israel's history.
Thematic focusLeadership, Israel's Judges.