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Judges 16:2 Β· KJV

"And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
2And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
3And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.
4And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle situations where you feel trapped?

2

What does it mean for you to be vigilant in your life?

3

When have you felt surrounded by challenges, and how did you respond?

Life Application

courage

In moments of feeling trapped, remind yourself of past victories. Seek support from friends or mentors.

awareness

Stay alert to potential dangers in your life, whether they are relationships or environments that could lead you astray.

Places in This Verse

Gaza(Gaza Strip today)

A significant city in ancient Philistine territory, Gaza was a stronghold for the Philistines and a focal point for conflicts with Israel.

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