Who was Manoah?

Father of Samson

The story of Manoah

Manoah - Manoah was a Judge.
Manoah - Manoah was a Judge.
Manoah was a Judge.

Manoah was a biblical figure from the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. He was the father of Samson, the famous Israelite judge and warrior. Manoah was married to a woman named Zorah, and they lived in the town of Zorah in the tribe of Dan. Manoah and Zorah were childless until an angel of the Lord appeared to Zorah and told her that she would bear a son. Manoah and Zorah followed the angel's instructions and raised their son, Samson, to be a Nazirite, a person dedicated to God. Manoah is best known for his role in the story of Samson. He and Zorah followed the angel's instructions and raised Samson to be a Nazirite, and Manoah prayed to God for guidance in raising his son. Manoah also asked the angel to reveal his name, but the angel refused. Manoah and Zorah were also present when Samson killed a lion and when he destroyed the Philistine temple. Manoah is remembered for his faith and obedience to God. He and Zorah followed the angel's instructions and raised Samson to be a Nazirite, and Manoah prayed to God for guidance in raising his son. He is also remembered for his humility, as he asked the angel to reveal his name, but the angel refused. Manoah is an example of faith and obedience to God, and his story is an important part of the Bible.

Name meaning

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Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Manoah was a Judge.

First mention

Judges 13:2

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

Manoah in the Bible

Explore all 2 chapters where Manoah appears

Judges

Chapter 13

The Birth of Samson

Samson is born and is dedicated to God as a Nazirite.

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Judges

Chapter 16

Samson's Destructive Triumph:

Samson falls in love with Delilah, who betrays him and causes him to lose his strength.

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