The story of Delilah has four episodes:
1 Delilah and the Philistine lords, Judges 16:4-5. Delilah was loved by the strongman Samson. She was approached by the powerful Philistine lords who ordered her to help them find out why he was so strong.
2 Delilah questions Samson, Judges 16:6-14. Delilah tried to wheedled the secret of his strength from Samson. He evaded her questions, giving her three false answers.
3 Delilah learns the truth, Judges 16:15-17. By persisting, Delilah found out the truth about Samson, that he was dedicated to God before he was born.
4 Samson's hair is cut, Judges 16:18-21. Delilah sold the secret to his enemies, the Philistines. Then she ordered a servant to cut off Samson's hair while he slept.The Philistines, traditional enemies of the Israelites, gouged out his eyes so that he was helpless. But then his hair began to grow again...
For a short version of Delilah's story, see Bible People: Delilah. For Samson see Bible People: Samson - or use the search box below for other Bible people and topics.
www.womeninthebible.net/1.10.Delilah.htm
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