Questions and Answers
What was the first thing that Samson did once he arrived in Gaza (Judg 16:1)?
What was the people of Gaza's reaction to Samson's arrival (Judg 16:2)?
The people of Gaza did all of the following in preparation for killing Samson EXCEPT (Judg 16:2).
How did Samson get away from the people in Gaza who were trying to kill him (Judg 16:3)?
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In the direction of which city did Samson haul the gates of Gaza (Judg 16:3)?
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How far did Samson carry the city gates (Judg 16:3)?
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Where did Samson fall in love with Delilah (Judg 16:4)?
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What did the Philistines seek from Delilah (Judg 16:5)?
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How much did Delilah betray Samson for (Judg 16:5)?
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How did Delilah go about finding out Samson's secret at first (Judg 16:6)?
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What did Samson say would make him weak in his first lie about the secret of his strength (Judg 16:7)?
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What was to be specific about the seven fresh thongs Samson said he could be bound with (Judg 16:7f)?
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Who tied up Samson each time (Judg 16:8)?
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After binding Samson, how did Delilah check if the method actually worked (Judg 16:10)?
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Who said, 'You have made a fool of me; you lied to me' (Judg 16:10)?
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What does the narrative say was Samson's reaction to Delilah's initial betrayals (Judg 16:10)?
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What was Samson's second lie to Delilah about the secret of his strength (Judg 16:11)?
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When Samson was tied up and broke free, the new ropes were like _____ (Judg 16:12).
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Study Notes
Samson in Gaza
- Samson arrived in Gaza and spent the night with a prostitute, prompting the city's leaders to plot against him.
- The people of Gaza attempted to capture Samson, surrounding the place where he was staying and waiting at the city gate to kill him.
Escape from Gaza
- Samson escaped by carrying away the city gates of Gaza, demonstrating extraordinary strength.
- He took the gates to the top of the hill that faces Hebron, showcasing his ability to overcome adversaries.
Encounter with Delilah
- Samson fell in love with Delilah in the Valley of Sorek, which began a series of betrayals leading to his downfall.
- The Philistines bribed Delilah with eleven hundred shekels of silver from each ruler to discover the secret of Samson's strength.
Delilah's Deception
- Delilah initially attempted to get Samson to reveal his secret by directly asking him.
- Samson lied and mentioned that binding him with seven fresh thongs would make him weak, specifying they should not be dried.
Repeated Betrayals
- Delilah tied Samson up herself, and after each betrayal, she would wake him by shouting that the Philistines were coming.
- Delilah expressed frustration when she realized Samson was deceiving her, indicating a complex dynamic between them.
Further Lies and Strength
- In subsequent lies, Samson mentioned new ropes as a way to weaken himself.
- Despite being bound, he broke free easily, indicating the true source of his strength was not physical restraints but rather divinely endowed power.
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Test your knowledge on Judges Chapter 16 with this flashcard quiz. Explore the actions and reactions surrounding Samson's arrival in Gaza and his encounters. Perfect for those studying biblical events and characters!
