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Judges 16:21 Β· KJV

"But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.
20And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.
21But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.
22Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.
23Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of defeat?

2

What does it mean for you to find hope in despair?

3

When have you experienced a significant loss?

Life Application

resilience

Consider how you can rebuild and find strength after setbacks.

forgiveness

Reflect on the importance of forgiving yourself for past mistakes.

People in This Verse

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

Gaza(Gaza Strip today)

Gaza was a significant city in ancient Philistine territory, known for its strategic location and conflicts with Israel. It remains a focal point of historical and modern tensions.

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