Judges 16 - Introduction - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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XVI.

Judges 16:1-3. Samson’s escape from Gaza. Judges 16:4-5. Delilah, bribed by the Philistine lords, endeavours to entrap him. Judges 16:6-14. He thrice deceives her. Judges 16:15-21. At last he reveals to her the secret of his strength, is seized, blinded, and forced to grind for the Philistines. Judges 16:22-31. His final revenge, death, and burial.