Zorah

Zorah

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Zorah was a town in the lowlands of Judah near the Philistine border. It was the birthplace and hometown of Samson. His father Manoah lived here when the angel announced Samson's birth. Samson was buried between Zorah and Eshtaol.

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Zorah is allotted to the tribe of Dan

JOS 19:41

Manoah and his wife live in Zorah; receive the angel's visit

JDG 13:2-25

Samson is born and raised in Zorah

JDG 13:24

The Spirit of the LORD begins to stir Samson at Zorah

JDG 13:25

Samson is buried between Zorah and Eshtaol

JDG 16:31

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