Judges 15:1But it happened after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a young goat; and he said, "I will go in to my wife into the room." But her father wouldn't allow him to go in.
The setting
Timnah, Palestine, ~1100 BC. Wheat harvest season (late spring). Samson arrives at his in-laws' house carrying a young goat as a reconciliation gift, expecting to resume his marriage after their earlier conflict...
The emotion here: methodically recording Israel's chaotic period with concern
The original word
gĕdî (גְּדִי) — young goat, a valuable peace offering showing serious intent to reconcile
Why it matters
Visiting marriages were common among ancient peoples - husbands would visit wives who remained in their father's household
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 15:1
The timing matters - wheat harvest was a season of celebration and fresh starts
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows healthy marriage reconciliation, but it reveals how broken their relationship already was - she wasn't even living with him.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Judges 15:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 15:1 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include reconciliation attempt, cultural customs. Notable phrases: visited his wife with a young goat.
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