Ep.118 A Wedding Gone Wrong

Ep.118 A Wedding Gone Wrong

From The History of the Bible by The History of the Bible

January 5, 2026 · 21 min · Season 8 · Episode 24

About this episode

This episode explores Samson's ill-fated marriage and personal conflicts as he descends into Philistine territory.

Samson’s story moves from divine calling to personal conflict. In this episode, we step into Judges 14 and explore Samson’s first descent into Philistine territory, his ill-fated marriage at Timnah, and the moment where personal weakness collides with divine purpose. From lions and honey to riddles and betrayal, this chapter shows how God begins to unravel Philistine oppression — not through armies, but through one deeply flawed man whose life was set apart from birth. Highlights Samson’s Descent to Timnah The Lion and the Honey Breaking the Nazirite Vow The Wedding Feast and the Riddle Betrayal Sparks Deliverance If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and follow The History of the Bible on your favorite podcast platform. Your ratings and reviews help others discover the show and support the creation of future episodes. Support & Connect If you'd like to support The History of the Bible, visit our Patreon Page. Follow and engage with us on Facebook:The History of the Bible on Facebook Your feedback is valuable to us! Share your thoughts and insights via our feedback form. Let us know how our podcast has impacted you or someone you know by filling out our impact…

People in this episode

Host: The History of the Bible

Topics covered

  • Samson
  • Philistine territory
  • Nazirite vow
  • betrayal
  • divine purpose
  • Biblical history

Keywords

  • Samson
  • Judges 14
  • Nazirite vow
  • Philistines
  • Biblical history
  • Ancient Israel
  • Bible podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Judges 14

Places: Timnah

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