Judges 13:24 nasb — Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the LORD blessed him.

NASB

"Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the LORD blessed him."

— Judges 13:24, NASB

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Judges 13 — Context

21

Now the angel of the LORD did not appear to Manoah or his wife again. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

22

So Manoah said to his wife, "We will surely die, for we have seen God."

23

But his wife said to him, "If the LORD had desired to kill us, He would not have accepted a burnt offering and a grain offering from our hands, nor would He have shown us all these things, nor would He have let us hear things like this at this time."

24

Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the LORD blessed him.

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And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him in Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

Judges 13:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:24 say?
Judges 13:24 in the NASB reads: “Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the LORD blessed him.”
Where is Judges 13:24 in the Bible?
Judges 13:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 24.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 13:24.
What translation should I read Judges 13:24 in?
Judges 13:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 13:24?
Judges 13:24 reads (NASB): “Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the LORD blessed him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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