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Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand. <a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up once more, for he has told me all his heart.” So the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hand. <a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all that was in his heart, she sent word and called the governors of the Philistines, saying, “Come up once more, for he has told me all that is in his heart.” Then the governors of the Philistines came up to her and brought up the money in their hands. <a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all that was in his heart, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, &#8220Come up once more, for he has told me all that is in his heart.&#8221 Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hands. <a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all that was in his heart, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up once more, for he has told me all that is in his heart.” Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and brought the money in their hands. <a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Delilah saw that he had told her all that was in his heart, so she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up once more, for he has told me all that is in his heart.” Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought up the silver in their hands. <a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Delilah realized that he had told her everything in his heart, so she sent and called for the Philistine lords, saying, “Come up this once, because he has told me everything in his heart.” Then the Philistine lords came up to her and brought the money [they had promised] in their hands. <a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her the whole truth, she sent this message to the Philistine leaders: “Come one more time, for he has told me the whole truth.” The Philistine leaders came to her and brought the silver with them. <a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her the whole truth, she sent this message to the Philistine leaders: &#8220Come one more time, for he has told me the whole truth.&#8221 The Philistine leaders came to her and brought the money with them. <a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath told me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought the money in their hand. <a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Delilah realized that he was telling the truth. So she sent someone to tell the Philistine rulers, "Come to my house one more time. Samson has finally told me the truth." The Philistine rulers went to Delilah's house, and they brought along the silver they had promised her. <a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath told me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought the money in their hand. <a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her everything, she sent a message to the Philistine rulers, "Come here once more." (She did this because Samson had told her everything.) So the Philistine rulers arrived with the money in their hands. <a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her the truth, she sent a message to the Philistine kings and said, "Come back one more time. He has told me the truth." Then they came and brought the money with them. <a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Delilah realized that he had disclosed everything to her, she sent for the Philistine officials and told them, "Hurry up and come here at once, because he has told me everything." So the Philistine officials went to her and brought their money with them. <a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Delilah realized that he had revealed to her all that was in his heart, she sent this message to the lords of the Philistines: ?Come up once more, for he has revealed to me all that is in his heart.? Then the lords of the Philistines came to her, bringing the money in their hands. <a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her his secret, she sent for the rulers of the Philistines, saying, "Come up here again, for he has told me his secret." So the rulers of the Philistines went up to visit her, bringing the silver in their hands. <a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, "Come up this once, for he has told me all his heart." Then the lords of the Philistines went up to her, and brought the money in their hands. <a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath disclosed to me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought money in their hand. <a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a> When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this once, for he has told me all his heart.” Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Delilah sees that he has declared all his heart to her, and she sends and calls for the princes of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this time, for he has declared all his heart to me”; and the princes of the Philistines have come up to her, and bring up the money in their hand. <a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Delilah seeth that he hath declared to her all his heart, and she sendeth and calleth for the princes of the Philistines, saying, 'Come up this time, for he hath declared to me all his heart;' and the princes of the Philistines have come up unto her, and bring up the money in their hand. <a href="/slt/judges/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Delilah will see that he announced to her all his heart, and she will send and call to the princes of Philisteim, saying, Come up to me this time; for he announced to her all his heart And the princes of Philisteim will come up to her, and will bring up the silver in their hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then seeing that be had discovered to her all his mind, she sent to the princes of the Philistines, saying: Come up this once more, for now he hath opened his heart to me. And they went up taking with them the money which they had promised. <a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, seeing that he had confessed to her his whole soul, she sent to the leaders of the Philistines and ordered: “Come up just once more. For now he has opened his heart to me.” And they went up, taking with them the money that they had promised. <a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her all that was in his heart, she summoned the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this time, for he has told me all that is in his heart.” So the lords of the Philistines came to her and brought the money with them. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Delilah realized that he had told her his whole secret, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “This time come up, for he has told his whole secret to me.” Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and brought the money in their hands.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up now, for he has told me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and brought the money with them. <a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Daliyala saw that he revealed to her all his heart, she sent and she called the Tyrants of the Philistines and she said to them: “Come up therefore, because he has revealed to me all his heart!” And the Tyrants of the Philistines came up to her and they brought up the money with them<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying: 'Come up this once, for he hath told me all his heart.' Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought the money in their hand. <a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Dalida saw that he told her all his heart, and she sent and called the princess of the Philistines, saying, Come up yet this once; for he has told me all his heart. And the chiefs of the Philistines went up to her, and brought the money in their hands. <a href="/parallel/judges/16-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=4906" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Delilah Discovers the Secret</a> …17Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.” 18<a href="/hebrew/1807.htm" title="1807: də·lî·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- Philistine mistress of Samson. From dalal; languishing.">When Delilah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wat·tê·re (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">realized</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">he had revealed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">to her</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all that was</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in his heart,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wat·tiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">she sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">this message</a> <a href="/hebrew/5633.htm" title="5633: lə·sar·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- An axle, a peer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer.">to the lords</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Come up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: hap·pa·‘am (Art:: N-fs) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">once more,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">he has revealed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lå̄h (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all that is</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in his heart.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5633.htm" title="5633: sar·nê (N-mpc) -- An axle, a peer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer.">Then the lords</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·‘ā·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">bringing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the money</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏām (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in their hands.</a> 19And having lulled him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. In this way she began to subdue him, and his strength left him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/14-17.htm">Judges 14:17</a> She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and finally on the seventh day, because she had pressed him so much, he told her the answer. And in turn she explained the riddle to her people. <a href="/judges/15-11.htm">Judges 15:11</a> In response, three thousand men of Judah went to the cave at the rock of Etam, and they asked Samson, “Do you not realize that the Philistines rule over us? What have you done to us?” “I have done to them what they did to me,” he replied. <a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Proverbs 7:21-23</a> With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. / He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-4</a> Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. <a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Proverbs 6:26</a> For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. <a href="/proverbs/9-13.htm">Proverbs 9:13-18</a> The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. / She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, / calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. ... <a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm">Proverbs 21:19</a> Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Proverbs 23:27-28</a> For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. / Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men. <a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm">Proverbs 25:24</a> Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. <a href="/proverbs/27-15.htm">Proverbs 27:15-16</a> A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— / restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-4</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ... <a href="/nehemiah/13-26.htm">Nehemiah 13:26</a> Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5</a> Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48-50</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he has showed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and brought money in their hand.come up<a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a> Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.<a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Proverbs 18:8</a> The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.<a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4-6</a> Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders… brought money<a href="/judges/16-5.htm">Judges 16:5</a> 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.<a href="/numbers/22-7.htm">Numbers 22:7</a> And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.<a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20</a> And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-14.htm">Delilah</a> <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/16-8.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/judges/5-19.htm">Money</a> <a href="/judges/9-8.htm">Once</a> <a href="/judges/16-14.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/judges/13-23.htm">Showed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Delilah</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/judges/17-4.htm">Money</a> <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Once</a> <a href="/judges/16-20.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/ruth/2-11.htm">Showed</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 16</div>1. <a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Samson at Gaza escapes, and carries away the gates of the city</a> 4. <a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Delilah corrupted by the Philistines, entices Samson</a> 6. <a href="/judges/16-6.htm">Thrice she is deceived</a> 15. <a href="/judges/16-15.htm">At last she overcomes him</a> 21. <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">The Philistines take him, and put out his eyes</a> 22. <a href="/judges/16-22.htm">His strength renewing, he pulls down the house upon the Philistines and dies</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Delilah realized that he had revealed to her all that was in his heart Delilah's realization marks the culmination of her persistent efforts to uncover the secret of Samson's strength. This phrase highlights the vulnerability of Samson, who, despite his divine calling as a Nazirite, succumbs to Delilah's manipulation. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the core of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. Samson's revelation signifies a breach of his covenant with God, as his strength was tied to his Nazirite vow, particularly the uncut hair. This moment foreshadows his impending downfall, illustrating the dangers of compromising one's divine calling for personal desires.she sent this message to the lords of the Philistines Delilah's communication with the Philistine lords underscores the political and military tension between Israel and the Philistines during this period. The Philistines were a dominant force in the region, often oppressing the Israelites. Delilah's role as an intermediary highlights her betrayal and the Philistines' strategic interest in neutralizing Samson, who had been a significant threat to their dominance. This interaction reflects the broader theme of Israel's struggle with idolatry and foreign influence, as the Philistines worshiped deities like Dagon, contrasting with Israel's covenant with Yahweh.“Come up once more, for he has revealed to me all that is in his heart.” Delilah's message to the Philistine lords is a call to action, indicating that the time is ripe to capture Samson. Her words reveal her confidence in having finally extracted the truth from Samson, emphasizing the gravity of his disclosure. The phrase "come up" suggests a strategic movement, likely from the Philistine territory to the location where Samson was staying. This moment is pivotal, as it sets the stage for Samson's capture and the subsequent events leading to his downfall. It also serves as a reminder of the consequences of spiritual and moral compromise.Then the lords of the Philistines came to her, bringing the money in their hands The arrival of the Philistine lords with money signifies the fulfillment of their agreement with Delilah, who was promised a substantial reward for delivering Samson. This transaction highlights the theme of betrayal for material gain, reminiscent of other biblical accounts such as Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. The presence of the lords indicates the importance of Samson's capture to the Philistine leadership, as they personally oversee the operation. This event foreshadows the eventual redemption and final act of strength by Samson, drawing parallels to the sacrificial nature of Christ's mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/delilah.htm">Delilah</a> A Philistine woman who is instrumental in Samson's downfall. She is known for her manipulation and betrayal of Samson by discovering the secret of his strength. 2. <a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a> A judge of Israel known for his supernatural strength, which was tied to his Nazirite vow and uncut hair. His relationship with Delilah leads to his capture by the Philistines. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A group of people who were enemies of Israel. They sought to capture Samson, who had been a significant threat to them. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lords_of_the_philistines.htm">Lords of the Philistines</a> The leaders of the Philistine people who conspired with Delilah to capture Samson. They offered her a reward for her betrayal. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_secret_of_samson's_strength.htm">The Secret of Samson's Strength</a> The central event in this passage is the revelation of Samson's strength being tied to his uncut hair, a part of his Nazirite vow to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_heart.htm">Guard Your Heart</a> Samson's downfall began when he revealed his heart to Delilah. Believers are encouraged to guard their hearts and be discerning about whom they trust. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Samson's account is a cautionary tale about the consequences of straying from God's commands and the importance of maintaining one's commitments to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_temptation.htm">The Dangers of Temptation</a> Delilah's persistence is a reminder of how temptation can be relentless. Believers must remain vigilant and rely on God's strength to resist. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_betrayal.htm">The Cost of Betrayal</a> Delilah's betrayal for money highlights the destructive power of greed and the importance of integrity and loyalty. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_redemption.htm">God's Sovereignty and Redemption</a> Despite Samson's failures, God ultimately uses him to fulfill His purposes. This teaches that God can redeem our mistakes for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 16</a> <a href="/q/summarize_hannah's_prayer_story..htm">What defines the Delilah spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_samson_and_delilah.htm">What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_samson_trust_delilah_again.htm">In Judges 16:4-20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him?</a> <a href="/q/samson's_strength_source.htm">What was the source of Samson's strength?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Saw that he had told her all his heart.--She could not mistake the accent of truthfulness, nor was Samson so far gone as to be able to reveal the great secret without some sense of awe and shame.Money.--Rather, the silver (<a href="/judges/16-5.htm" title="And the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and said to her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lies, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give you every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.">Judges 16:5</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - He hath showed me. So the Keri; but the written text has her instead of me, which is favoured by the tense of the verb came up. If her is the true reading, these words would be the addition of the messenger, explaining why she told them to come up once more, or of the narrator, for the same purpose. Brought money. It should be the money, the stipulated bribe (ver. 5). <a href="/commentaries/judges/16-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When Delilah דְלִילָ֗ה (də·lî·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1807.htm">Strong's 1807: </a> Delilah -- Philistine mistress of Samson realized וַתֵּ֣רֶא (wat·tê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he had revealed הִגִּ֣יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous to her לָהּ֮ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> his whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every heart, לִבּוֹ֒ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre she sent וַתִּשְׁלַ֡ח (wat·tiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out this message לֵאמֹר֙ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to the lords לְסַרְנֵ֨י (lə·sar·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5633.htm">Strong's 5633: </a> An axle, a peer of the Philistines: פְלִשְׁתִּ֤ים (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia “Come up עֲל֣וּ (‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively once more, הַפַּ֔עַם (hap·pa·‘am) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he has revealed הִגִּ֥יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous to me לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> his whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every heart.” לִבּ֑וֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Then the lords סַרְנֵ֣י (sar·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5633.htm">Strong's 5633: </a> An axle, a peer of the Philistines פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia came וְעָל֤וּ (wə·‘ā·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively to her, אֵלֶ֙יהָ֙ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to bringing וַיַּעֲל֥וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively the money הַכֶּ֖סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money in their hands. בְּיָדָֽם׃ (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/16-18.htm">OT History: Judges 16:18 When Delilah saw that he had told (Jd Judg. 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