Shamgar delivers from Philistines (Judges 3:31)

After him came Shamgar, the son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad; and he also saved Israel.

Shamgar, son of Anath is the name of one or even two individuals named in the Book of Judges. Even though it is one verse alone in this book, it is important because it is included in God's Word. Shamgar is identified as a Biblical judge, who repelled Phillistine incursions into Israelite regions and killed 600 or so with an ox goad (a formidable weapon sometimes ten feet long). From the form of the name, it is suspected that Shamgar may actually have been a Hittite, a similar name occurring with Sangara, a Hittite king of Carchemish; it is also the case that Anath is the name of a Canaanite deity, and the son of Anath is thus merely a royal title. Shamgar may actually have been the father of Sisera.

Daily Prayer: Father, I know that you work all things together for good, especially to those who love you and are called by you. Jesus reminds me that though he was sent unto his own, he too has other pens where he is the shepherd. One does not need to come from Jewish roots to inherit the blessings of Spiritual Israel (those who hold to the promise). Thank you for including me in your plans and your kingdom. In Jesus name I pray Amen.