Judges 15:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Philistines march into the territory of Judah and encamp, spreading out at a place called Lehi.
What Does Judges 15:9 Mean?
The conflict now widens. The Philistines bring an army into Judah itself and deploy at Lehi, a place whose name means jawbone, foreshadowing what is to come. Their aim is to seize Samson, and they are willing to invade Israelite land to do it.
The scene reveals how deeply Philistine power had penetrated, that they could camp boldly within Judah's borders. Yet their gathering, meant to capture one man, would become the stage for God to display His deliverance. The Lord often allows the enemy to advance only so far before turning the situation to His own ends.
Judges 15:9 in the Original Language
Lechi (לְחִי), 'Lehi' -- meaning 'jawbone,' the place named for the weapon Samson would soon use there.
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What does Judges 15:9 mean?
The Philistines march into the territory of Judah and encamp, spreading out at a place called Lehi.