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Judges 16:1 (show verse)
Sometime later, Samson went to Gaza, saw a prostitute there, and went in to have sex with her.
Judges 16:2 (show verse)
When the Gazites were informed, "Samson has come here!" they surrounded him, intending to lay in wait for him at the city gate throughout the entire night. They kept quiet all night, telling each other, "At first light, let's kill him!"
Judges 16:3 (show verse)
Meanwhile, Samson had sex until midnight, then at midnight he got up, grabbed the doors, the two door posts, and the bars of the city gate, and uprooted them. He put them on his shoulders and carried them to the top of the mountain opposite Hebron.
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Miracles » Catalogue of » Samson's strength
Miracles » For other miracles of samson » Gates carried away
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Samson » The gates of gaza carried away
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet under the power of carnal appetites
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Strength » Physical
Miracles » Catalogue of » Samson's strength
Miracles » For other miracles of samson » Gates carried away
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Samson » The gates of gaza carried away
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet under the power of carnal appetites
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Strength » Physical
Judges 16:4 (show verse)
After this incident, he loved a woman in Sorek Valley whose name was Delilah.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Associations » Results of » Misery
Evil » Results of » Misery
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet under the power of carnal appetites
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sorek » Valley of
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Sorek
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Associations » Results of » Misery
Evil » Results of » Misery
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet under the power of carnal appetites
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sorek » Valley of
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Sorek
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:5 (show verse)
The Philistine officials approached her and told her, "Entice him to discover where his great strength is, and how we can overpower him. We intend to tie him up and torture him. We'll each pay you 1,100 silver coins."
Bribery » Examples of
Bribery » Instances of » Delilah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Philistines » Lords of
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Bribery » Instances of » Delilah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Philistines » Lords of
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:6 (show verse)
So Delilah asked Samson, "Please tell me the secret to your great strength and how you may be tied up and tortured."
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Temptresses, examples of women who have enticed men to sin » Delilah
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Strength » Physical
Temptresses » Eve » Delilah
Women » Temptresses » Delilah
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Temptresses, examples of women who have enticed men to sin » Delilah
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Strength » Physical
Temptresses » Eve » Delilah
Women » Temptresses » Delilah
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:7 (show verse)
Samson replied, "If I'm tied up with seven green cords that have never been dried out, then I'll become weak and just like any other human being."
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
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Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:8 (show verse)
Then the Philistine leaders brought her seven green cords that had never been dried, and she tied him up with them.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:9 (show verse)
Meanwhile, some kidnappers were hiding inside an inner room, waiting for her signal. So she told him, "The Philistines are attacking you!" But he snapped the cords as one might break a burned candle wick. So his secret remained undiscovered.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Tow » A piece of string
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Tow » A piece of string
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:10 (show verse)
Some time later, Delilah told Samson, "Look here! You've been mocking me and lying to me. Now please tell me how you can be tied up."
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Lying » Exemplified » Samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Lying » Exemplified » Samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:11 (show verse)
He told her, "If I'm tied up securely with new ropes that have never been used, then I'll become weak and just like any other human being."
Art » Primitive » Of the ropemaker
Arts of the » Ropemaker
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Arts of the » Ropemaker
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:12 (show verse)
So Delilah grabbed some new ropes and tied him up. Then she told him, "The Philistines are attacking you, Samson!" because some kidnappers were hiding inside an inner room. But he snapped the ropes from his arms like thread.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:13 (show verse)
Later on, Delilah told Samson, "You're still mocking me and telling me lies! Tell me how to tie you up!" He answered her, "If you weave the seven locks on my head into a loom and fasten it with a peg, then I will become weak and just like any other human being."
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:14 (show verse)
So Delilah took the seven locks on his head and wove them into the loom while he slept. She fastened his hair with a peg and then told him, "The Philistines are attacking you, Samson!" But he woke up from his nap and pulled the pin from the loom and the weaving.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Weaving » Beam
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Mighty in physical strength
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Weaving » Beam
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:15 (show verse)
Some time later, she asked him, "How can you keep saying "I love you!' when your heart isn't with me? These three times you've lied to me and haven't told me where your great strength lies."
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:16 (show verse)
She nagged him every day with this speech, pestering him until he was annoyed nearly to death.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
woman's Persistence » Examples of the persistence of » Delilah
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Women » Persistence of examples of » Delilah
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
woman's Persistence » Examples of the persistence of » Delilah
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Women » Persistence of examples of » Delilah
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:17 (show verse)
So he finally disclosed everything. He told her, "A razor has never touched my head, because I've been a Nazirite for God before I was born. If I am shaved, then my strength will abandon me and I will become weak like every human being."
Total abstinence » Instances of » Samson
Beard » Samson
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Nazarite » Instances of » Samson
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Cutting or shaving the head
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » A broken covenant stripped samson of his strength
Samson » A life of contrasts » Separated as a nazarite
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » A broken covenant stripped samson of his strength
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Beard » Samson
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Nazarite » Instances of » Samson
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Cutting or shaving the head
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » A broken covenant stripped samson of his strength
Samson » A life of contrasts » Separated as a nazarite
Samson » A life of contrasts » Yet weak in resisting temptation
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of samson, it may be done reluctantly
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » A broken covenant stripped samson of his strength
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Judges 16:18 (show verse)
When Delilah realized that he had disclosed everything to her, she sent for the Philistine officials and told them, "Hurry up and come here at once, because he has told me everything." So the Philistine officials went to her and brought their money with them.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Delilah » Samson's mistress
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:19 (show verse)
So she enticed him to fall asleep on her lap, called for a man to shave off his seven locks of hair from his head, and so began to humiliate him. Then his strength abandoned him.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:20 (show verse)
When she cried out, "The Philistines are attacking you, Samson!" he woke from his sleep and told himself, "I'll go out like I did at other times like this and shake myself free." But he didn't know that the LORD had abandoned him.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Holy spirit » Instances of » Samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Deception » Instances of » Delilah deceives samson
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Friends » False friends » Delilah was false to samson
Hairs » Of nazarites » Not to be cut or shorn during their vow
Holy spirit » Instances of » Samson
Samson » Cohabits with delilah, a prostitute; her machinations with the philistines to overcome him
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
Women » Instances of » Delilah, in her conspiracy against samson
Judges 16:21 (show verse)
Then the Philistines grabbed him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, tied him up in bronze chains, and made him grind grain in their prison.
Body » Mutilation of
physical Bondage » In prison » General references to
Brass » Articles made of » Fetters
Brass » Made into » Fetters
Captive » Cruelty to » Blinded
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Eyes » Often put out as a punishment
Fetters » General references to
Fetters » Made of brass (bronze)
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Labour » Hard, as punishment
Mill » And captives
Mutilation » Of the body, general references to
Philistines » Samson » Blinded and imprisoned by
Prisoners » Required to labor
Prisons » General references to
Prisons » Used for confining » Enemies taken captive
Prisons » Persons confined in » Often kept to hard labor
Punishments » Hard labour
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Putting out the eyes
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
The Nation » Punishment » Hard labour
physical Bondage » In prison » General references to
Brass » Articles made of » Fetters
Brass » Made into » Fetters
Captive » Cruelty to » Blinded
Conspiracy » Instances of » Delilah, against samson
Eyes » Often put out as a punishment
Fetters » General references to
Fetters » Made of brass (bronze)
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Labour » Hard, as punishment
Mill » And captives
Mutilation » Of the body, general references to
Philistines » Samson » Blinded and imprisoned by
Prisoners » Required to labor
Prisons » General references to
Prisons » Used for confining » Enemies taken captive
Prisons » Persons confined in » Often kept to hard labor
Punishments » Hard labour
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Putting out the eyes
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
The Nation » Punishment » Hard labour
Judges 16:22 (show verse)
But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved off.
Judges 16:23 (show verse)
Some time later, the Philistine officials got together to present a magnificent sacrifice to their god Dagon, and to throw a party, because they were claiming, "Our god has given Samson into our control!"
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Dagon » Dagon, a God of the philistines
Dagon » An idol of the philistines
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Gaza » Also called azzah » A temple of dagon, situated at
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Dagon
Philistines » Character of » Idolatrous
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Dagon » Dagon, a God of the philistines
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Dagon » Dagon, a God of the philistines
Dagon » An idol of the philistines
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Gaza » Also called azzah » A temple of dagon, situated at
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Dagon
Philistines » Character of » Idolatrous
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Dagon » Dagon, a God of the philistines
Judges 16:24 (show verse)
When the people saw Samson, they praised their god, claiming: Our god has given our enemy into our control; the one who was destroying our land, and who has killed many of us.
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Mills » Male captives often employed at
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Mills » Male captives often employed at
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Judges 16:25 (show verse)
Because they all got good and drunk, they ordered, "Go get Samson, so he can entertain us." So they called for Samson from the prison, and he entertained them while they made him stand between the pillars.
Amusements » General reference to
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Formed a part of idolatrous worship
Gaza » Also called azzah » Samson dies at
Revelry » Revelry at social functions
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Social functions » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Social life » Wedding feasts » Revelry at
Judges 16:26 (show verse)
Then Samson told the young man who had been leading him around by the hand, "Let me touch and feel the pillars on which this building rests, and I'll support myself against them."
Judges 16:27 (show verse)
Now the building was full of men, women, and all the Philistine officials, with about 3,000 men and women on the roof watching Samson while he was entertaining them.
Judges 16:28 (show verse)
Then Samson cried out to the LORD, "Lord GOD, please remember me. And please strengthen me this one time, God, so that I can repay the Philistines right now for my two eyes."
Judges 16:29 (show verse)
Then Samson grabbed the two middle pillars upon which the house rested and braced himself against them with one pillar in his right hand and the other in his left.
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Judges 16:30 (show verse)
Then Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines!" He strained with all his strength until the building collapsed on the officials and every person in it. As a result, the dead whom he killed at his death were more than those whom he killed during his lifetime.
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Philistines » Lords of
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Revenge » Exemplified
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Judges 16:31 (show verse)
Afterwards, his brothers and his father's household servants came down, took him, brought him back, and buried him in his father Manoah's tomb between Zorah and Eshtaol. He had governed Israel for 20 years.