25 and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him while he was in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

Other Translations of Judges 13:25

King James Version

25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp the camp...: Heb. Mahanehdan of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

25 The Spirit of God began working in him while he was staying at a Danite camp between Zorah and Eshtaol.

New King James Version

25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to move upon him at Mahaneh Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.

New Living Translation

25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him while he lived in Mahaneh-dan, which is located between the towns of Zorah and Eshtaol.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 13:25

Commentary on Judges 13:24-25

(Read Judges 13:24-25)

The Spirit of the Lord began to move Samson when a youth. This was evidence that the Lord blessed him. Where God gives his blessing, he gives his Spirit to qualify for the blessing. Those are blessed indeed in whom the Spirit of grace begins to work in the days of their childhood. Samson drank no wine or strong drink, yet excelled in strength and courage, for he had the Spirit of God moving him; therefore be not drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit.