Parallels between Samson and David?
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There seems to be some alleged parallels in the
following stories of Samson and David. The two figures seem to go through
similar situations.
All texts from the NIV.
SAMSON
Comes to prominence under Philistine oppression (Judges 13:1)
Kills a lion (Judges
14:5-6)
Kills Phillistines [sic] to pay price for a riddle
during his marriage feast (Judges
14:10-20)
His wife is given to a friend during his absence (Judges 15:2)
Returns to claim back his wife (Judges 15:1)
He becomes a judge of Israel (Judges 15:20)
DAVID
Comes to prominence during a battle with the
Phillistines (1 Samuel 17:1)
Kills a lion (1
Samuel 17:34-35)
Kills Phillistines to pay bride price (1 Samuel 18:27)
His wife is given to Paltiel when he is on the run
from Saul (2 Samuel 3:14-15)
Claims back his wife when he ascends the throne (2 Samuel 3:14)
He becomes king of Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
