Strategic Impact of Samson’s Use of Fire Against Philistine Crops on Regional Stability Samson, the famed Israelite judge, not only battled Philistine forces directly but also employed economic and psychological tactics to destabilize the enemy. One of his most notable strategies, as recorded in Judges 15:4–5, involved setting fire to…
How Samson’s Attacks on Philistine Agriculture Functioned as Economic Warfare Samson, one of Israel’s most celebrated judges, is renowned for his personal conflicts with the Philistines, as recorded in Judges 13–16. Beyond displays of supernatural strength and dramatic battles, Samson’s targeted attacks on Philistine agriculture reveal a sophisticated form of…
How Ehud’s Strategy Reflects Unconventional Warfare Tactics in Ancient Israel The story of Ehud and King Eglon in Judges 3:12–30 provides one of the most fascinating examples of unconventional warfare in the Hebrew Bible. Ehud’s approach to liberating Israel from Moabite oppression highlights creativity, strategic deception, and asymmetrical tactics, offering…