Old Testament · Major figure
Delilah
A Philistine woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistine lords by discovering the secret of his strength.
Delilah was a woman from the Valley of Sorek who was bribed by the Philistine rulers to uncover the source of Samson's supernatural strength. Through persistent manipulation and emotional pressure, she eventually learned that his strength was tied to his Nazirite vow. Her actions led to Samson's capture, blinding, and imprisonment, illustrating the dangers of compromising one's divine calling.
In the text
- Verses
- 6
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Judges 16:4
- Last appears
- Judges 16:18
Where Delilah appears
6 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Manoah14 versesA Danite from Zorah who was the father of Samson and received instructions from the Angel of the Lord.
- Samson38 versesA Nazirite judge of Israel empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver his people from Philistine oppression.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
- Deborah10 versesA prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory over the Canaanite forces of Sisera.
- Gaal9 versesAn agitator who led a failed revolt against Abimelech in the city of Shechem.
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