In this episode, Rebecca and Jennifer delve into Lesson Six when Samson returns to the Philistines to see his wife. When he finds she's been given to his friend, the battle begins. Samson seeks to harm the Philistines and unleases destruction on their crops. His action is met with a devastating response, and revenge and retaliation fill these verses. Samson again returns the Philistines' action with deadly consequences. Samson flees Philistine territory and returns to Judah hiding "in a cave in the rock of Etam" (Judges 15:8). 

Takeaways:Samson returns to the Philistines and is upset to find his wife has been given away.

Retailaton ensues and causes a match for match reaction that escalates and intensifies the battle. The Philistine grain, vineyards and olive groves are destroyed.

Samson's attack of fire on their livelihood is returned with fire, killing his wife and her father. Revenge leads Samson to attack and kill many of the Philistines. 

This retaliation battle brings loss to the Philistines both in men and in their livelihood.

Samson returns to Judah.

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