Judges 16:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And 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.

Called for a man, and she caused him to shave off. It is uncertain, however, whether the ancient Hebrews cut off the hair to the same extent as Orientals now.

Judges 16:19

19 And 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.