Judges 13:10 (KJV)

What does Judges 13:10 mean?

Judges 13:10 describes how Samson’s mother quickly ran to tell her husband that the mysterious man who had appeared to her earlier had come back. She urgently informed her husband so he could also meet this visitor, who had previously brought an important message.

In this verse, the woman (Samson’s mother) is speaking to her husband, Manoah. The setting is just after she has seen the angelic visitor again—the same one who had appeared to her before to announce the birth of Samson. Her haste and excitement show the importance of the visitor’s message and her desire for her husband to be involved in what is happening.

The Hebrew behind Judges 13:10

• The word for "made haste" is מָהַר (mahar), which means to hurry or act quickly. This emphasizes the woman’s sense of urgency and the importance she placed on the visitor’s return.
• The verb "ran" is רוּץ (ruts), which simply means to run, highlighting her eagerness and energy in getting to her husband.
• The word "appeared" is רָאָה (ra’ah), meaning to see or appear. Here, it stresses that the visitor was not just a memory or a vision but was physically present again.

Why Judges 13:10 matters

• This verse shows the woman’s initiative and her active role in the unfolding story, which is notable in a time and culture where women’s voices were often less prominent.
• The urgency and excitement in her actions underscore the seriousness of the message and the supernatural nature of the visitor.
• The verse connects directly to the larger story of Samson’s birth, showing how both parents are drawn into the divine plan through the angel’s repeated appearances.