Hakim-hakim 15:2
Konteks15:2 Her father said, “I really thought 1 you absolutely despised 2 her, so I gave her to your best man. Her younger sister is more attractive than she is. Take her instead!” 3
Hakim-hakim 18:26
Konteks18:26 The Danites went on their way; when Micah realized 4 they were too strong to resist, 5 he turned around and went home.
[15:2] 1 tn Heb “saying, I said.” The first person form of אָמַר (’amar, “to say”) sometimes indicates self-reflection. The girl’s father uses the infinitive absolute for emphasis.
[15:2] 2 tn Heb “hating, you hated.” Once again the girl’s father uses the infinitive absolute for emphasis.
[15:2] 3 tn Heb “Is her younger sister not better than her? Let her [i.e., the younger sister] be yours instead of her [i.e., Samson’s ‘bride’]).”