Manoah's Journey Map

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Manoah lives in Zorah
Judges 13:2

And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name {was} Manoah; and his wife {was} barren, and bare not.

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Manoah

Manoah was a Danite from Zorah and the father of Samson. The angel of the Lord appeared to his wife announcing Samson's birth. Manoah prayed to see the angel again and was given instructions for raising Samson as a Nazirite. He buried Samson after his death.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Angel's Announcementc. 1090 BC

    Canaan

    The angel of the Lord appears to Manoah's wife, promising a son.

    JDG 13:2-5

  2. Manoah's Prayerc. 1090 BC

    Canaan

    Manoah prays for the angel to return and instruct them.

    JDG 13:8

  3. Second Visitationc. 1090 BC

    Canaan

    The angel returns; Manoah offers sacrifice and sees the angel ascend.

    JDG 13:9-21

  4. Samson's Birthc. 1089 BC

    Canaan

    Samson is born to Manoah and his wife.

    JDG 13:24

  5. Samson's Marriagec. 1070 BC

    Canaan

    Manoah reluctantly accompanies Samson to seek a Philistine wife.

    JDG 14:1-5

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