Now [there were] (d) men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines [be] upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when (e) it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.
(d) Certain Philistines in a secret chamber.
(e) When fire comes near it.