He was very thirsty, and called on the LORD and said, “You have given this great deliverance by the hand of your servant; and now shall I die of thirst, and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 18. Thirsty. Saint Ambrose (ep. 19 or 70) follows Josephus, ( Menochius.) is supposing that the arrogance of Samson, in attributing the victory to his own strength, was thus punished. But others are more favourable to the hero, ( Calmet.) and suppose that his thirst was occasioned by the extraordinary fatigue. He sufficiently testifies that he had received all from God, ( Menochius.) and he is immediately favoured with another miracle. Bible.—God is able to grant victory by the most feeble instruments, and he is never wanting when his presence is requisite. Saint Augustine Doct. iv. 15. Tirinus.