Samson Part III: The Wielder of the Jawbone

The Chosen People

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🗓️ 27 April 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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# 136 - Samson Part III: The Wielder of the Jawbone - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Samson’s rage sets entire fields ablaze and turns a jawbone into a weapon of mass destruction. What begins as personal vengeance spirals into chaos—raising the question: when does justice become just another name for wrath?Episode 136 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:21, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.Show Notes:(02:35) Intro with Yael Eckstein(03:41) Samson Part III: The Wielder of the Jawbone(22:51) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Previously on the Chosen People.
0:03.0	Your son shall be a mighty warrior.
0:06.0	He shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines.
0:11.0	Samson, have you no sense of your purpose?
0:15.0	You are set apart by God for something greater.
0:19.0	What purpose?
0:20.0	My hair grows long, my lips are dry of wine, yet I see no wealth, no land, no calling.
0:27.4	Until the Lord speaks to me, as he once spoke to you and mother, I will do as I see fit.
0:33.3	Now get me that woman!
0:35.3	A low growl broke the silence, and a lion burst from the underbrush.
0:40.3	The beast was lean and golden, its muscles rippling beneath its fur as it leaped upon him.
0:47.3	Oh, ha! Come, beast!
0:50.8	Let's see who is stronger.
0:57.0	Let me pose a riddle to you. He stood, his arms wide, commanding the room like an actor on a stage.
1:03.0	If you tell me the answer within seven days of the feast,
1:07.0	I will give you all 30 garments and 30 changes of clothes. Let me answer the feast. I will give you all 30 garments and 30 changes of clothes.
1:13.6	Let me answer the two questions. What is sweeter than honey? What is stronger than a lot?
1:20.6	The hall erupted with laughter, but Samson's smile faded. His gaze turned to Lepida, who avoided his eyes.
1:30.3	Rage burned in his chest, but he masked it with a chilling calm. Taking the torch,
1:36.7	Samson set the dry brush at the city's edge aflame. The fire spread quickly,
1:42.8	climbing the walls and licking the fields beyond.
1:46.0	He walked away as the city burned behind him.
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