Judges 14:17 · KJV

"And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?

¹⁶And Samson's wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?

¹⁷And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.

¹⁸And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.

¹⁹And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.

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Reflection Questions

How does emotional manipulation affect your relationships?

What does it mean for you to be honest in difficult situations?

When have you felt pressured to reveal something you wanted to keep private?

Life Application

relationships

Be mindful of how emotions can influence decisions in your relationships.

communication

Practice open and honest communication to avoid misunderstandings.

People in This Verse

Philistine WomanOT

The unnamed wife of Samson, who played a pivotal role in the narrative by extracting the riddle from him. Her actions led to significant conflict.

First appearance: Judges 14:1

SamsonOT

A judge of Israel known for his immense strength and tragic flaws. He was dedicated to God from birth and often struggled with personal desires over divine calling.

First appearance: Judges 13:5

Places in This Verse

Ashkelon(Ashkelon today)

An ancient city of the Philistines located on the Mediterranean coast. It was a significant center of trade and conflict.

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