Judges 16:4-5,Judges 16:15-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Judges 16:5

lords. See note on Joshua 13:3 . afflict = humble. eleven hundred. One of the two occurrences of this number. Eleven = the number of defective administration (= 12 - 1. See App-10 ). Compare Judges 17:2 , where similar want of rule is seen. This 1,100 ruined them politically; the other (Judges 17:2 ) ruined them religiously. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Judges 16:4

SAMSON'S INFATUATION WITH DELILAH"And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek; whose name was Delilah. And 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. And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 16:4

Judges 16:4. In the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah— The valley of Sorek, through which passed the river of the same name, and where, in the times of Eusebius and St. Jerome, stood the village of Cephar-sorek, was situated to the north of Eleutheropolis, near Zorah, the place of Samson's birth. This place, famous for its vines, was about a mile and a half from Eshcol, whence the spies brought their bunch of grapes. Here it was that Samson had the misfortune to become acquainted with... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 16:5

Judges 16:5. We will give—eleven hundred pieces of silver— By which, says Bishop Patrick, is commonly understood so many shekels; for the Jews make it a rule, that where pieces of silver are mentioned, shekels are meant; the whole sum amounted to about 344£. Judges 16:7. Weak— Worn away. Schult. p. 268. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 16:4

4. he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek—The location of this place is not known, nor can the character of Delilah be clearly ascertained. Her abode, her mercenary character, and her heartless blandishments afford too much reason to believe she was a profligate woman. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 16:5

5. the lords of the Philistines—The five rulers deemed no means beneath their dignity to overcome this national enemy. Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth—They probably imagined that he carried some amulet about his person, or was in the possession of some important secret by which he had acquired such herculean strength; and they bribed Delilah, doubtless by a large reward, to discover it for them. She undertook the service and made several attempts, plying all her arts of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 16:1-31

4. Samson’s final fatal victory ch. 16To this point in his history Samson had demonstrated some faith in God, even though "the exploits of Samson read like the actions of an uncontrollable juvenile delinquent." [Note: Cundall and Morris, p. 155.] However, his unwillingness to remain dedicated to God resulted eventually in his loss of strength, his enslavement, and his death. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 16:4-21

Samson and Delilah 16:4-21The first three verses present Samson sowing "wild oats." Judges 16:4-21 picture him reaping a bitter harvest (cf. Galatians 6:7).Samson allowed a woman to seduce him again. She lived in the Sorek Valley between Samson’s home area of Zorah and Eshtaol and the Philistine town of Timnah. The place itself was a compromise between Israelite and Philistine territory. Her name "Delilah" is evidently Jewish and probably means "devotee" or "worshipper." [Note: Ibid, pp.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 16:1-31

Samson’s Escape from Gaza. Delilah’s Treachery. Samson’s Death1-3. Samson and Gaza.1. Gaza] 2 m. from the coast, and the last town of Palestine on the coast road to Egypt. Here Samson would be a whole day’s journey from his mountain home, in his enemies’ territory.2, 3. They appear not to have surrounded the house, but waited to kill him when he found the gates closed in the morning. He suspects their plan, and does not wait till morning. The two gates would turn on pins, and be made by locks... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 16:5-31

History of the Judges (Judges 3:5 to Judges 16:31)On this, the main section of the book, see Intro. § 2 and List of Oppressions and Judges. The larger part of the book is concerned with six of the Judges, one of whom is not properly a Judge at all (Abimelech), and in the case of another (Samson) isolated forays are recorded, but no actual deliverance.7-11. Chushan-rishathaim and Othniel.7. The groves] RV ’the asheroth.’ The word (another plural) means the sacred poles set up near an altar,... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Judges 16:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Judges 16:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 16:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 16:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 16:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 16:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 16:1-31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 16:4-21

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 16:1-31

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 16:5-31

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