Judges 16:4 · KJV

"And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁵And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

⁶And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.

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Reflection Questions

What does love mean to you in the context of your values?

How do you navigate relationships that challenge your integrity?

When have you faced a choice between love and your principles?

Life Application

relationships

Evaluate the relationships in your life and consider how they align with your values. Choose wisely who you invest your time and emotions in.

integrity

Be aware of how love can sometimes lead to compromising your integrity. Seek to maintain your principles in all relationships.

People in This Verse

DelilahOT

Delilah was a woman from the Valley of Sorek who betrayed Samson by revealing the secret of his strength to the Philistines. Her actions led to Samson's downfall.

First appearance: Judges 16:4

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

Valley of Sorek

A fertile valley in ancient Israel, known for its vineyards and beauty, but also a place of temptation for Samson.

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