Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Introduction: Lehi is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, primarily known as the father of Samson, one of the judges of Israel. His account is found in the Book of Judges, which details the period of the judges before the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. Lehi's role is closely tied to the life and exploits of his son, Samson, who is renowned for his extraordinary strength and complex character. Biblical References: Lehi is mentioned in the context of the account of Samson, particularly in Judges 15. The name "Lehi" is also associated with a location, which becomes significant in the narrative of Samson's exploits against the Philistines. Lehi as a Person: While the Bible does not provide extensive details about Lehi as an individual, he is identified as the father of Samson. Samson's birth is announced by an angel to his mother, who is described as barren. The angel instructs her that her son will begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines (Judges 13:5). Lehi's role as Samson's father is implicit in the narrative, as he is part of the family lineage through which God raises a deliverer for Israel. Lehi as a Place: The name "Lehi" is also associated with a location in the narrative of Samson. In Judges 15, after Samson defeats the Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey, he names the place Ramath-lehi, which means "Jawbone Hill" (Judges 15:17). This event occurs after Samson is bound by the men of Judah and handed over to the Philistines. The Spirit of the Lord comes powerfully upon him, and he breaks free from his bonds, using the jawbone to slay a thousand men. The naming of the place serves as a memorial to this miraculous victory. Cultural and Theological Significance: Lehi, as a location, holds cultural and theological significance in the narrative of Israel's struggle against the Philistines. The account of Samson at Lehi highlights themes of divine empowerment and deliverance. Despite Samson's personal flaws, God uses him as an instrument to achieve His purposes for Israel. The account at Lehi underscores the recurring biblical theme that God can use imperfect individuals to fulfill His divine plans. Related Themes and Topics: · Divine Empowerment: The account of Samson at Lehi illustrates the theme of divine empowerment, where God grants extraordinary strength to Samson to achieve victory over Israel's enemies. · Deliverance: Lehi is a testament to God's deliverance of His people through chosen leaders, even when they are flawed. · Judges of Israel: Samson is one of the judges raised by God to lead and deliver Israel during a time of oppression, and Lehi is a key location in his narrative. Conclusion: The account of Lehi in the Book of Judges serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His ability to work through human history to accomplish His purposes. The account of Samson, with Lehi as a focal point, reflects the complexity of human character and the power of divine intervention in the lives of God's people. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary LehiSmith's Bible Dictionary Lehi(jaw bone), a place in Judah, probably on the confines of the Philistines' country, between it and the cliff Etam; the scene of Samson's well-known exploit with the jaw bone. (Judges 15:9,14,19) It may perhaps be identified with Beit-Likiyeh , a village about two miles below the upper Beth-horon. ATS Bible Dictionary LehiJawbone, a place in Judah, where Samson was enabled to slay one thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, and where, in answer to his petition, a fountain sprung up to relieve his thirst, Jud 15:9-19. Probably the Hebrew word Lehi in, should be left untranslated, "God clave a hollow place that was in Lehi, and there came water thereout." This spring he called En-hakkore, the fountain of him that prayed. It continued to flow, and may even to this day be testifying that God hears the cry of his people, and can turn a dry land into springs of water for their use, Genesis 21:19; Numbers 20:11. Easton's Bible Dictionary A jawbone, a place in the tribe of Judah where Samson achieved a victory over the Philistines (Judges 15:9, 14, 16), slaying a thousand of them with the jawbone of an ass. The words in 15:19, "a hollow place that was in the jaw" (A.V.), should be, as in Revised Version, "the hollow place that is in Lehi." International Standard Bible Encyclopedia LEHIle'-hi. Strong's Hebrew 3896. Lechi -- a place probably in Judah... 3895, 3896. Lechi. 3897 . a place probably in Judah. Transliteration: Lechi Phonetic Spelling: (lekh'-ee) Short Definition: Lehi. ... Lehi. ... /hebrew/3896.htm - 6k 7437. Ramath Lechiy -- "height of a jawbone," a city in Judah 7437a. Ramath Lechi -- "height of a jawbone," a city in Judah Library Mormonites, or the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Samson who did to Others as they did to Him Praying Saints of the Old Testaments Scriptural Poems; Being Several Portions of Scripture Digested ... How the Hebrews were Delivered from a Famine when the Gibeonites ... Book 5 Footnotes Estimate of the Scope and Value of Jerome's Writings. Thesaurus Lehi (5 Occurrences)... The words in 15:19, "a hollow place that was in the jaw" (AV), should be, as in Revised Version, "the hollow place that is in Lehi.". Int. ...LEHI. le'-hi. ... /l/lehi.htm - 8k Ramath-lehi (1 Occurrence) Ramathlehi (1 Occurrence) Jawbone (3 Occurrences) En-hakkore (1 Occurrence) Jaw-bone (3 Occurrences) Enhakkore (1 Occurrence) Hollow (35 Occurrences) Jaw (6 Occurrences) Reviveth (8 Occurrences) Resources Who are the Three Nephites in Mormonism? | GotQuestions.orgBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Lehi (5 Occurrences)Judges 15:9 Judges 15:14 Judges 15:17 Judges 15:19 2 Samuel 23:11 Subtopics Lehi: A District of Judah, where Samson Killed a Thousand Philistines With the Jawbone of a Donkey Related Terms |
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