Prophet Pearls #35 -Nasso-Judges 13:2-25

About this episode

This episode discusses the Haftorah reading from Judges 13:2–25, focusing on the story of Samson and his divine mission.

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 13:2–25. It accompanies the Torah portion Nasso (Numbers 4:21–7:89). This Haftorah begins the famous story of Samson. After 40 years of Philistine oppression, God promises to raise up a deliverer. A divine messenger announces the birth and mission of Samson and instructs his parents about certain special requirements concerning their son. Samson is to be a Nazirite from the time of his conception to the end of his life. L...

People in this episode

Host: Keith Johnson

Topics covered

• Samson
• Nazirite
• Haftorah
• Philistine oppression
• divine messenger
• Torah portion

Keywords

• Samson
• Nazirite
• Judges
• Haftorah
• Philistines
• divine messenger
• Torah

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Judges 13:2–25, Nasso, Numbers 4:21–7:89

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