Samson called to Yahweh, and said, Lord Yahweh, remember me, Please, and strengthen me, Please, only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.
Samson’s life is one of the greatest tragedies in history and literature, and it should be a warning to every believer. Samson had many advantages. God chose him even before his birth (Judges 13:7; cf. Ephesians 1:14). He received excellent training from godly parents who encouraged him to maintain his dedication to Yahweh (Judges 13:8; Judges 13:12; Judges 14:3). He enjoyed God’s blessings (Judges 13:24). Moreover the Holy Spirit empowered him with supernatural might (Judges 13:25; Judges 14:6; Judges 14:19). Nevertheless Samson chose to yield to his physical passions rather than maintain his dedication to the Lord (cf. Esau).