- Is there any political/social/religious cause for Samson’s enmity with the Philistines? Does it derive from some other source?
- Does Samson rally any of the Israelites in terms of his impending attack upon the Philistines? Is there any indication of any contact with his fellow Israelites?
- Does the quarrel between Samson and the Philistines derive from any Israelite/Philistine conflict or is it purely personal?
- As the narrative unfolds, how does Samson’s “personal tension with the Philistines” extend to the body politic?
- In Judges 15:11 does one discern any “enthusiasm” on the part of the Judeans for Samson’s activity?
- Do the Judeans look upon Samson as a “leader,” as a “promise,” or as a problem?
- Do Judges 15:14-17 indicate a “national consciousness” on the part of Samson and/or a reflection of his strength and, as well, an etymological reference?
- How do Judges 15:18-19 indicate that the author sees a Divine role in Samson’s activity?
- Judges 15:20 refers to a 20 year tenure for Samson as a judge. Does this refer to the Judeans, to the Israelites or are the terms interchangeable?
