Literary Devices in Book of Judges
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Don't forget, Shmoop-ites: it took Israel a really long time to get to Canaan, and it's meant to be the Promised Land—where Israel's destiny will be fulfilled, God's blessings will pour down from...
What's Up With the Title?
The Book of Judges is set during the time between the prophets (Abraham, Moses, etc.) and the kings (Saul, David, Solomon, etc.). The function of judges differs from that of prophets or kings in th...
Trivia
What do you call a potential plan for nuclear retaliation against an attack? In Israel, it's called the "Samson Option," of course. (Source.)If you've ever stayed in a hotel, you've probably seen a...
Sex Drugs And Violence Rating
These people don't have time for drugs. They're too busy cutting off thumbs, chopping concubines into pieces, gouging out eyes, smashing skulls with rocks, clobbering with a donkey's jawbone, behea...
Allusions
Samson Agonistes by John MiltonThis free verse poem deals mostly with what happens after Samson's seduction and capture. The Rape of the Lock by Alexander PopeIf you think Samson's haircut caused a...