Lehi

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Lehi

A place where Samson fought the Philistines

Named in 2 chapters

The place

Lehi is mentioned in the book of Judges as a place where Samson, empowered by the Spirit of God, fought against the Philistines. The Philistines went up and encamped in Judah, spreading out in Lehi (Judges 15:9). When Samson was handed over to the Philistines by the men of Judah, he broke free from his bonds and struck down a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey (Judges 15:14-15). After this victory, Samson was thirsty, and God miraculously provided water for him to drink from a hollow place in Lehi (Judges 15:19). The name "Lehi" is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:11 as the location of a battle where Shammah, one of David's mighty men, stood his ground against the Philistines and achieved a great victory.

Where this place lies

Where the Bible names it

2 chapters, 4 verses

Judges

2 Samuel