Two times already in the book of Judges, we have encountered this figure called the “Angel of the LORD” (He appears in the first introduction to pass judgment on Israel’s failure to complete the conquest of Canaan and in the story of Gideon). We will meet him again in the story of Samson.
In Scripture, this figure appears many times, but is never formally introduced. Who is he?
Scholars do not agree, but the following article outlines the possibilities:
blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_26.cfm
What do you think? Let’s discuss!