Samson and Delilah: Betrayal and Capture

Judges 16:1-22

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 And Samson went to Gaza and saw there a prostitute, and went in to her.

Jud.16.1 - Details

Translation

And Samson went to Gaza and saw there a prostitute, and went in to her.

Original Text

וילך שמשון עזתה וירא־ שם אשה זונה ויבא אליה׃

Morphology

  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • עזתה: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • וירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • אשה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • זונה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Judg 14:1 (verbal): Very similar wording and narrative pattern: Samson 'went down' and 'saw a woman' (a Philistine), initiating another episode where a woman becomes the focal point of Samson's actions.
  • Judg 16:4 (thematic): Continues the pattern of Samson's attraction to women (here Delilah); both passages show relationships with women leading to vulnerability and later conflict with the Philistines.
  • Gen 39:7-12 (thematic): Motif of sexual temptation and a powerful man confronted by a woman's seduction; serves as a contrast in response (Joseph resists) to Samson's yielding to women.
  • Prov 7:6-27 (thematic): Wisdom warning about the seductive 'strange woman' whose allure leads men into ruin; thematically parallels Samson's encounter with a harlot and the dangers of sexual entanglement.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Samson went to Gaza and saw there a prostitute, and he went in to her.
2 Then the Gazites were told, “Samson has come!” and they assembled and lay in ambush for him all night at the city gate, keeping silence all night, saying, “Let us wait until the morning light and kill him.”

Jud.16.2 - Details

Translation

Then the Gazites were told, “Samson has come!” and they assembled and lay in ambush for him all night at the city gate, keeping silence all night, saying, “Let us wait until the morning light and kill him.”

Original Text

לעזתים ׀ לאמר בא שמשון הנה ויסבו ויארבו־ לו כל־ הלילה בשער העיר ויתחרשו כל־ הלילה לאמר עד־ אור הבקר והרגנהו׃

Morphology

  • לעזתים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • בא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • הנה: PART
  • ויסבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ויארבו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • הלילה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בשער: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ויתחרשו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כל: DET
  • הלילה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • עד: PREP
  • אור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הבקר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והרגנהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Judg.16.1 (structural): Immediate context: Samson goes to Gaza and lies with a prostitute; sets the scene for the Philistines’ ambush at the city gate.
  • Judg.16.3 (verbal): Direct narrative continuation/contrast: after the Philistines lie in wait all night, Samson rises at midnight and carries away the city gate—showing the result of the ambush attempt.
  • Judg.16.4-21 (thematic): Same episode-cycle: the Philistines repeatedly plot to capture Samson (here by lying in wait; later by bribing Delilah) — the motif of entrapment and pursuit recurs throughout the chapter.
  • Judg.15.8-13 (thematic): Earlier pattern of Philistine pursuit of Samson: after Samson’s earlier attacks they gather and seek to capture him, illustrating recurring hostile schemes against him.
  • Judg.7.19-22 (thematic): Night-time military action and surprise: Gideon’s nocturnal attack and ambush on the Midianite camp parallels the use of night as the moment for hostile maneuvers and surprise in Judges.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the Gazites were told, “Samson has come!” and they surrounded and lay in ambush for him all night at the city gate; they kept silent all night, saying, “Let us wait till morning light and kill him.”
3 But Samson lay until midnight; then he arose at midnight, took hold of the doors of the city gate and of the two gateposts, pulled them up with the bar, put them upon his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron.

Jud.16.3 - Details

Translation

But Samson lay until midnight; then he arose at midnight, took hold of the doors of the city gate and of the two gateposts, pulled them up with the bar, put them upon his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron.

Original Text

וישכב שמשון עד־ חצי הלילה ויקם ׀ בחצי הלילה ויאחז בדלתות שער־ העיר ובשתי המזוזות ויסעם עם־ הבריח וישם על־ כתפיו ויעלם אל־ ראש ההר אשר על־ פני חברון׃

Morphology

  • וישכב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • עד: PREP
  • חצי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הלילה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויקם: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בחצי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הלילה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויאחז: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בדלתות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,cs
  • שער: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ובשתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • המזוזות: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • ויסעם: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • הבריח: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וישם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כתפיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויעלם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • ראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ההר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • על: PREP
  • פני: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • חברון: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Judg.16.30 (structural): Samson again moves large architectural elements (pulling down temple pillars) — both scenes highlight his superhuman strength manifested in lifting/manipulating monumental structural features.
  • Judg.15.15 (thematic): Samson single‑handedly defeats Philistines (killing a thousand with a jawbone) — parallels the motif of lone, divinely‑enabled martial prowess against Philistine foes.
  • Judg.14.6 (verbal): ‘The Spirit of the LORD came upon him’ enabling extraordinary physical action (tearing the lion) — links Samson’s feats of strength to divine empowerment, a theme behind carrying the city gates.
  • Ps.144.1 (thematic): ’Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war…’ — theological parallel attributing human martial ability to God’s enabling, resonant with Samson’s God‑given strength.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Samson lay till midnight; at midnight he rose, took hold of the doors of the city gate and the two gateposts, pulled them up, bar and all, put them on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron.
4 Afterward he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

Jud.16.4 - Details

Translation

Afterward he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

Original Text

ויהי אחרי־ כן ויאהב אשה בנחל שרק ושמה דלילה׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • ויאהב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אשה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בנחל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,const
  • שרק: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ושמה: CONJ+ADV,loc
  • דלילה: NOUN,f,sg,prop

Parallels

  • Judges 14:1–3 (verbal): Samson 'sees' and 'loves' a woman (the Timnah episode); the language and narrative pattern of a hero falling for a woman closely parallels Judges 16:4.
  • Judges 16:1–3 (thematic): Earlier Samson episode in Gaza (the visit to a harlot) — another instance of Samson’s sexual liaisons that expose his vulnerability and lead to compromised behavior.
  • Proverbs 7:6–27 (thematic): The figure of the seductive/treacherous woman who lures a man to ruin echoes Delilah’s role as temptress and betrayer.
  • 2 Samuel 11 (thematic): David’s affair with Bathsheba — a powerful leader’s sexual entanglement that leads to moral failure and disastrous consequences, thematically comparable to Samson’s relationship with Delilah.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Afterward he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
5 The lords of the Philistines went up to her and said to her, “Entice him, and see in what his great strength lies, and by what means we may prevail against him and bind him to afflict him; and we will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”

Jud.16.5 - Details

Translation

The lords of the Philistines went up to her and said to her, “Entice him, and see in what his great strength lies, and by what means we may prevail against him and bind him to afflict him; and we will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”

Original Text

ויעלו אליה סרני פלשתים ויאמרו לה פתי אותו וראי במה כחו גדול ובמה נוכל לו ואסרנהו לענתו ואנחנו נתן־ לך איש אלף ומאה כסף׃

Morphology

  • ויעלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • סרני: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • פתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אותו: PRON,3,m,sg,obj
  • וראי: VERB,qal,imperat,2,f,sg
  • במה: PREP+WH
  • כחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ובמה: CONJ+PREP+WH
  • נוכל: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואסרנהו: VERB,qal,imperfect,1,pl+PRON,3,m,sg
  • לענתו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואנחנו: CONJ+PRON,1,pl
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • ומאה: CONJ+NUM,f,sg,abs
  • כסף: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Judges 16:6-17 (structural): Direct continuation of the scene: Delilah's repeated attempts to learn Samson's strength and the Philistines' strategy to bind and subdue him.
  • Judges 13:2-25 (allusion): Background narrative establishing Samson as a Nazirite set apart from birth and the divine source of his strength, which the Philistines now seek to discover.
  • Numbers 6:1-21 (thematic): The Nazirite laws (no cutting hair, abstaining from wine, etc.) provide the legal/ritual context for Samson's vow and explain why his hair is tied to his supernatural strength.
  • Matthew 26:14-16 (thematic): A parallel motif of betrayal for money: Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, echoing the Philistine offer to Delilah to betray Samson for payment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The rulers of the Philistines went up to her and said to her, “Entice him, see wherein his great strength lies, and in what we may prevail against him; bind him to afflict him, and we will each give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”
6 Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me wherein your great strength lies, and how you may be bound and subdued.”

Jud.16.6 - Details

Translation

Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me wherein your great strength lies, and how you may be bound and subdued.”

Original Text

ותאמר דלילה אל־ שמשון הגידה־ נא לי במה כחך גדול ובמה תאסר לענותך׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • דלילה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • הגידה: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • נא: PART
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • במה: PREP+PRON,interrog,sg
  • כחך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ובמה: CONJ+PREP+PRON,interrog,sg
  • תאסר: VERB,niphal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לענותך: PREP+INF,qal+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judg.16:7-9 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Delilah presses Samson three times, he gives false answers about the source of his strength, and the Philistines seize him—directly related to her question in v.6.
  • Judg.16:17 (verbal): Samson finally tells Delilah that his strength lies in his uncut hair (Nazirite vow); this verse supplies the direct answer sought in v.6.
  • Judg.13:5 (allusion): The birth announcement of Samson notes he is to be a Nazirite and that 'no razor shall come upon his head,' which is the origin of the secret Delilah seeks.
  • Num.6:5 (verbal): The Nazirite law forbids cutting the hair—provides the legal/ritual background for Samson's uncut hair as the locus of his vow and strength.
  • Prov.7:6-23 (thematic): Portrait of a seductive woman who entices and betrays a man; thematically parallels Delilah's role in extracting Samson's secret through seduction and deceit.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me wherein your great strength lies, and how you may be bound that you may be subdued.”
7 Samson said to her, “If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”

Jud.16.7 - Details

Translation

Samson said to her, “If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”

Original Text

ויאמר אליה שמשון אם־ יאסרני בשבעה יתרים לחים אשר לא־ חרבו וחליתי והייתי כאחד האדם׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • אם: CONJ
  • יאסרני: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בשבעה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יתרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לחים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • חרבו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m
  • וחליתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • והייתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כאחד: PREP
  • האדם: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Judges 16:6 (thematic): Describes Delilah’s repeated pressing of Samson for the source of his strength—the immediate context that explains why Samson entertains the idea of being bound (the persistent interrogation that leads to his vulnerability).
  • Judges 16:9 (verbal): Reports the actual attempt to immobilize Samson by fastening him with cords/cords in bed—closely parallels the binding motif and the mechanics of how Delilah engages the men to capture him.
  • Judges 16:17 (allusion): Samson reveals that his hair (his Nazirite vow) is the secret of his strength; this undercuts the efficacy of physical bindings like the 'seven fresh bowstrings' and explains the true source of his power and eventual defeat.
  • Judges 16:19–21 (structural): Narrates the culmination of Delilah’s scheme—Samson is put to sleep, his seven locks are cut, and he is bound and delivered to the Philistines; the ‘seven’ motif and the outcome directly echo and fulfill the threat contained in 16:7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Samson said to her, “If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I shall become weak and be as any man.”
8 So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried; and she bound him with them.

Jud.16.8 - Details

Translation

So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried; and she bound him with them.

Original Text

ויעלו־ לה סרני פלשתים שבעה יתרים לחים אשר לא־ חרבו ותאסרהו בהם׃

Morphology

  • ויעלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • סרני: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יתרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לחים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • חרבו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m
  • ותאסרהו: VERB,qal,imf,3,f,sg
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Judges 16:7 (verbal): Immediate verbal parallel: Delilah binds Samson with "seven green withs" — the same motif of being bound by seven (fresh) items as in 16:8's mention of seven new garments/cords.
  • Judges 16:11–12 (structural): Continuation of the same threefold pattern—Delilah ties Samson with new ropes (v.11), he breaks them (v.12); shows the escalating attempts to bind him that culminate in v.8–19.
  • Judges 16:19 (thematic): Delilah shaves Samson’s hair and his strength leaves him; thematically linked as the betrayal sequence that follows the attempted bindings in 16:8 and leads to final capture.
  • Judges 16:21 (thematic): After the betrayals, the Philistines seize Samson, gouge out his eyes and bind him with bronze fetters—an outcome-connected parallel to the Philistines’ involvement and binding in 16:8.
  • Judges 16:6 (structural): Describes Delilah’s repeated entreaties "day after day"—parallels the pattern of persistent seduction and eventual capture that frames the binding incident in 16:8.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So the rulers of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried; and she bound him with them.
9 Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He snapped the bowstrings as a string of flax snaps when it meets the flame, and his strength was not revealed.

Jud.16.9 - Details

Translation

Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He snapped the bowstrings as a string of flax snaps when it meets the flame, and his strength was not revealed.

Original Text

והארב ישב לה בחדר ותאמר אליו פלשתים עליך שמשון וינתק את־ היתרים כאשר ינתק פתיל־ הנערת בהריחו אש ולא נודע כחו׃

Morphology

  • והארב: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • בחדר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • וינתק: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • היתרים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • ינתק: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • פתיל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הנערת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • בהריחו: PREP+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • נודע: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judg.16:19 (quotation): The fuller account of Delilah cutting Samson’s hair and his consequent loss of strength — direct continuation/parallel of the same event (successful betrayal).
  • Judg.13:5 (allusion): God’s command that no razor shall touch the Nazirite’s head; Samson’s uncut hair is the sign of his vow and source of his consecration (background to why cutting causes loss).
  • Judg.13:25 (thematic): ‘The Spirit of the LORD began to stir him’ links Samson’s power to the Spirit; loss of strength after his hair is cut parallels withdrawal/interruption of divine empowerment.
  • 1 Sam.16:14 (thematic): ‘The Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul’ — similar theological motif of a leader’s power/ability being removed when divine favor/spirit is withdrawn.
  • 2 Sam.18:9 (thematic): Absalom’s long hair as both symbol of pride and point of vulnerability (caught in a tree) — parallels motif of hair as source of identity/power and a locus of downfall.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now she had men lying in wait in the inner chamber, and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” and he snapped the bowstrings off his arms as a thread is snapped when it feels the fire. Thus his strength was not known.
10 Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me and lied to me; now tell me by what you may be bound.”

Jud.16.10 - Details

Translation

Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me and lied to me; now tell me by what you may be bound.”

Original Text

ותאמר דלילה אל־ שמשון הנה התלת בי ותדבר אלי כזבים עתה הגידה־ נא לי במה תאסר׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • דלילה: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • הנה: PART
  • התלת: VERB,hitpael,perf,2,m,sg
  • בי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ותדבר: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • כזבים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עתה: ADV
  • הגידה: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • נא: PART
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • במה: PREP+INT
  • תאסר: VERB,niphal,impf,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judg.16.15-17 (structural): Immediate literary parallel in the same episode: Delilah persists in coaxing Samson with deceitful words until he finally reveals the secret of his strength.
  • Proverbs 7:6-23 (thematic): Parallels the motif of a seductive woman using flattering and deceitful speech to entrap a man and bring about his ruin.
  • Psalm 55:12-14,21 (verbal): Speaks of betrayal by a close companion whose smooth, deceitful words mask hostile intent—echoing Delilah’s false speech and treachery.
  • Genesis 27:6-13 (thematic): Rebekah’s orchestration of deception (instructing Jacob to deceive Isaac) parallels the theme of a woman engineering a plot through covert instruction and manipulation.
  • Matthew 26:14-16,47-50 (structural): The betrayal by a trusted associate (Judas) who leads to the arrest of a hero/leader structurally parallels Delilah’s betrayal that results in Samson’s capture.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me and told me lies; now tell me how you may be bound.”
11 He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have never been used for work, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”

Jud.16.11 - Details

Translation

He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have never been used for work, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”

Original Text

ויאמר אליה אם־ אסור יאסרוני בעבתים חדשים אשר לא־ נעשה בהם מלאכה וחליתי והייתי כאחד האדם׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • אם: CONJ
  • אסור: ADJ,ptcp,pas,m,sg
  • יאסרוני: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בעבתים: PREP,NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • חדשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נעשה: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וחליתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • והייתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • כאחד: PREP
  • האדם: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Judg.16:6-9 (verbal): The same episode: Delilah binds Samson with new bowstrings/ropes and each time he breaks free — directly parallels the binding motif in v.11.
  • Judg.16:17 (verbal): Samson finally reveals the source of his strength (his Nazirite vow/hair) to Delilah, explaining why binding or cutting his hair would make him like other men.
  • Judg.16:19-20 (structural): After Delilah has his hair cut and he is bound, Samson is captured and blinded by the Philistines — the narrative consequence of the vulnerability described in v.11.
  • Num.6:5 (allusion): Law of the Nazirite: 'no razor shall come upon his head' — legal background for Samson’s claim that becoming bound/cut would make him 'as one of the people'.
  • Judg.13:5 (thematic): The angel’s announcement that Samson will be a Nazirite from the womb establishes the vow/dedication that underlies the claim in v.11 about loss of special strength if the vow is broken.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have never been used for work, I shall become weak and be as any man.”
12 So she took new ropes and bound him with them, and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and he broke them off from his arms like a thread.

Jud.16.12 - Details

Translation

So she took new ropes and bound him with them, and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and he broke them off from his arms like a thread.

Original Text

ותקח דלילה עבתים חדשים ותאסרהו בהם ותאמר אליו פלשתים עליך שמשון והארב ישב בחדר וינתקם מעל זרעתיו כחוט׃

Morphology

  • ותקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • דלילה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עבתים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • חדשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ותאסרהו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,f,sg+PRON,3,m,sg
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • והארב: VERB,qal,imperfect,1,c,sg
  • ישב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בחדר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • וינתקם: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מעל: PREP
  • זרעתיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כחוט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Judges 15:13-14 (thematic): Samson is bound by men (with cords/ropes) and the bonds fall away when the Spirit of the LORD comes upon him; parallels the motif of binding and breaking (bonds becoming like flax/thread).
  • Judges 16:10-11 (verbal): Immediate repetition within the Delilah episode: an earlier attempt where Delilah binds Samson with fresh bowstrings/new cords and he snaps them off—very similar wording and action.
  • Judges 16:19-21 (structural): Contrastive resolution of the binding motif: after Delilah has his hair cut, Samson is bound with fetters of brass and delivered to the Philistines—shows how binding succeeds only when his secret/strength is removed.
  • Judges 16:28-30 (thematic): Samson's final restoration of strength and destruction of the Philistine temple offers a thematic counterpoint—divine/extraordinary strength that can both snap bonds and, when restored after bondage, overturn captors.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Delilah took new ropes and bound him with them, and she called, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” and men were lying in wait in the inner chamber; and he snapped them from off his arms like a thread.
13 Delilah said to Samson, “Until now you have mocked me and spoken lies; tell me by what you may be bound.” He said to her, “If you weave the seven locks of my head into the web of a loom,”

Jud.16.13 - Details

Translation

Delilah said to Samson, “Until now you have mocked me and spoken lies; tell me by what you may be bound.” He said to her, “If you weave the seven locks of my head into the web of a loom,”

Original Text

ותאמר דלילה אל־ שמשון עד־ הנה התלת בי ותדבר אלי כזבים הגידה לי במה תאסר ויאמר אליה אם־ תארגי את־ שבע מחלפות ראשי עם־ המסכת׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • דלילה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • עד: PREP
  • הנה: PART
  • התלת: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • בי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ותדבר: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • כזבים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הגידה: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • במה: PREP+INT
  • תאסר: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • אם: CONJ
  • תארגי: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מחלפות: NOUN,f,pl,cstr
  • ראשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • המסכת: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Judg.16.7 (verbal): The first of the three false disclosures: Samson says ‘if you bind me…’ (with fresh bowstrings). Same formula of a conditional binding used as a deceptive response to Delilah’s questioning.
  • Judg.16.11 (verbal): The second false disclosure: Samson tells Delilah ‘if you bind me with new ropes…’. Continues the repetitive, verbal pattern of false secrets that precede the true revelation.
  • Judg.16.17 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel where Samson finally tells Delilah the truth about his hair and Nazirite vow. This verse is the fulfillment/contrast to the earlier false answers in 16:13.
  • Judg.16:19 (structural): Direct consequence of the deception sequence: Delilah has Samson’s seven locks cut, his strength departs, and he is seized by the Philistines—shows the outcome of the lie-and-betrayal motif begun in 16:13.
  • Prov.7:6-27 (thematic): Portrait of a seductive woman who entices and betrays a naïve man, leading to his ruin. Thematically parallels Delilah’s role as seductress/agent of betrayal that brings about Samson’s downfall.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She pressed him hard with her words and urged him; and he told her, “If you weave the seven locks of my head into the web and fasten them with the pin, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”
14 she fastened it with a pin and said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and pulled away the pin of the loom and the web.

Jud.16.14 - Details

Translation

she fastened it with a pin and said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and pulled away the pin of the loom and the web.

Original Text

ותתקע ביתד ותאמר אליו פלשתים עליך שמשון וייקץ משנתו ויסע את־ היתד הארג ואת־ המסכת׃

Morphology

  • ותתקע: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • ביתד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • וייקץ: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • משנתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • ויסע: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • היתד: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • הארג: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • המסכת: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Judges 16:17 (verbal): Immediate narrative link: Samson reveals that his uncut hair is the source of his strength, explaining why Delilah wakes him and summons the Philistines.
  • Judges 16:20–21 (structural): Direct consequence of 16:14–17: after Delilah has Samson bound and his hair shaved, the Philistines seize him, blind him, and take him captive.
  • Judges 13:5; 13:24–25 (allusion): Background motif: Samson's birth announcement and early life establish his Nazirite status and the Spirit of the LORD as the source of his strength, with hair as the visible sign of consecration.
  • Numbers 6:5 (thematic): Legal/theological background for hair's meaning: the Nazirite vow forbids cutting hair, making uncut hair a recognized sign of vow-consecration and dedication to God.
  • Psalm 41:9 (thematic): Theme of intimate betrayal: like the friend who 'lifted his heel' in Psalm 41:9, Delilah's act is a close companion's treachery leading to the hero's downfall.

Alternative generated candidates

  • While he slept upon her knees she wove the web and fastened it with the pin of her loom; and she called, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” and he awoke from his sleep, pulled away the pin, the loom, and the web.
15 She said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me? These three times you have mocked me and have not told me wherein your great strength lies.”

Jud.16.15 - Details

Translation

She said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me? These three times you have mocked me and have not told me wherein your great strength lies.”

Original Text

ותאמר אליו איך תאמר אהבתיך ולבך אין אתי זה שלש פעמים התלת בי ולא־ הגדת לי במה כחך גדול׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • איך: ADV
  • תאמר: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • אהבתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • ולבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אין: PART,neg
  • אתי: PRON,1,sg
  • זה: PRON,dem,m,sg
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • פעמים: NOUN,m,du,abs
  • התלת: VERB,hitp,perf,2,m,sg
  • בי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • הגדת: VERB,hiph,perf,2,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • במה: PREP+PRON,interr
  • כחך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Judg.16:17 (quotation): Samson finally answers Delilah’s question by revealing the secret of his strength (his uncut hair), directly continuing and resolving the challenge posed in v.15.
  • Judg.16:20 (structural): Narrative consequence: after Delilah has his hair cut (the result of his disclosing the secret), Samson loses his strength—this verse completes the episode begun in v.15.
  • Judg.13:5 (allusion): The angel’s announcement that Samson is to be a Nazirite from the womb (including that no razor shall touch his head) provides the background and theological rationale for the secrecy about his strength.
  • Numbers 6:5 (verbal): The Nazirite regulation 'no razor shall touch his head' is the legal/ritual precedent echoed in Samson’s story and in Delilah’s demand to know where his strength lies.
  • 1 Sam.17:34-37 (thematic): David’s explanation that his effectiveness against beasts came from the LORD parallels the broader biblical theme of personal strength deriving from divine empowerment—a contrast to Samson’s secret tied to his hair.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me? This is the third time you have mocked me and not told me wherein your great strength lies.”
16 And she pressed him daily with her words; and she wearied his soul to death.

Jud.16.16 - Details

Translation

And she pressed him daily with her words; and she wearied his soul to death.

Original Text

ויהי כי־ הציקה לו בדבריה כל־ הימים ותאלצהו ותקצר נפשו למות׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • הציקה: VERB,hifil,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • בדבריה: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs,3,f,sg_suffix
  • כל: DET
  • הימים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ותאלצהו: VERB,hifil,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg,ob3,m,sg
  • ותקצר: VERB,qal,impf,3,fs
  • נפשו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • למות: VERB,qal,inf

Parallels

  • Genesis 39:7-10 (verbal): Potiphar’s wife 'spoke to Joseph day by day' and persistently solicited him; parallels the daily pressing/solicitation language and the testing of resolve in Judges 16:16.
  • 1 Samuel 1:6 (thematic): Peninnah repeatedly provoked Hannah 'to make her fret' (cause distress); thematically similar—female provocation producing deep emotional anguish.
  • Proverbs 27:15 (thematic): A 'continual dripping' is compared to a contentious woman—an image of persistent nagging that wears a person down, echoing 'pestered him every day' and 'vexed unto death.'
  • Proverbs 21:9 (thematic): ‘It is better to dwell in a corner… than with a contentious woman’—another proverb linking a quarrelsome/pressing woman with intolerable distress, resonant with Samson’s experience.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And she pressed him daily with her words and urged him; his soul was vexed to death.
17 So he told her all his heart and said to her, “No razor has ever come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb; if I am shaven, then my strength will leave me and I shall become weak like any other man.”

Jud.16.17 - Details

Translation

So he told her all his heart and said to her, “No razor has ever come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb; if I am shaven, then my strength will leave me and I shall become weak like any other man.”

Original Text

ויגד־ לה את־ כל־ לבו ויאמר לה מורה לא־ עלה על־ ראשי כי־ נזיר אלהים אני מבטן אמי אם־ גלחתי וסר ממני כחי וחליתי והייתי ככל־ האדם׃

Morphology

  • ויגד: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • לבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • מורה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • עלה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • ראשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • נזיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • מבטן: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אמי: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אם: CONJ
  • גלחתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • וסר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ממני: PREP,suff,1,m,sg
  • כחי: NOUN,m,sg,poss,1,sg
  • וחליתי: VERB,qal,imf,1,sg
  • והייתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • ככל: PREP
  • האדם: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Numbers 6:1-5 (verbal): Defines the Nazirite vow: separation to the LORD and prohibition on cutting hair—the legal background for Samson’s claim that his strength depends on uncut hair.
  • Judges 13:5 (quotation): Angel’s announcement that the child (Samson) shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb—direct prophecy that Samson will be set apart, underpinning his statement to Delilah.
  • Judges 13:14 (quotation): Further instruction to Samson’s mother that the boy must be a Nazirite all his life; this earlier instruction is the precedent for Samson’s lifelong vow mentioned in 16:17.
  • Judges 16:19-20 (structural): Immediate narrative fulfillment: Delilah has Samson’s hair cut, his strength leaves him, and he is ‘as any other man,’ echoing the condition Samson stated in 16:17.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then he told her all his heart and said to her, “No razor has come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If I am shaven, then my strength will leave me and I shall become weak and be like other men.”
18 When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this once, for he has told me all his heart.” So the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and she had the silver in her hand.

Jud.16.18 - Details

Translation

When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this once, for he has told me all his heart.” So the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and she had the silver in her hand.

Original Text

ותרא דלילה כי־ הגיד לה את־ כל־ לבו ותשלח ותקרא לסרני פלשתים לאמר עלו הפעם כי־ הגיד לי את־ כל־ לבו ועלו אליה סרני פלשתים ויעלו הכסף בידם׃

Morphology

  • ותרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
  • דלילה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • הגיד: VERB,hifil,perf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • לבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ותשלח: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • ותקרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לסרני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • עלו: PREP+3ms_suff
  • הפעם: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • הגיד: VERB,hifil,perf,3,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • לבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • סרני: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • ויעלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • הכסף: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בידם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Matt.26:14-16 (thematic): A close associate agrees to hand over the protagonist to hostile authorities in exchange for money — betrayal for silver parallels Delilah calling the Philistine leaders after he has revealed himself.
  • Gen.37:28 (thematic): Joseph is handed over to foreign traders for pieces of silver; like Samson, a leader is delivered into enemy hands as a result of compatriots' actions motivated by money.
  • Zech.11:12-13 (allusion): Payment of thirty pieces of silver and the idea of wages/compensation for betrayal; this prophetic image is thematically linked to betrayal for money as in Delilah’s summons of the Philistine lords.
  • Ps.55:12-14 (thematic): Complaint about betrayal by a close companion/trusted friend — the personal treachery of someone intimate (as Delilah was to Samson) that enables the enemy to act against the sufferer.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called the rulers of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this once; for he has told me all his heart.” So the rulers of the Philistines came up to her, and she brought the money in their hands.
19 She made him sleep upon her knees; and she called a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him.

Jud.16.19 - Details

Translation

She made him sleep upon her knees; and she called a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him.

Original Text

ותישנהו על־ ברכיה ותקרא לאיש ותגלח את־ שבע מחלפות ראשו ותחל לענותו ויסר כחו מעליו׃

Morphology

  • ותישנהו: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • על: PREP
  • ברכיה: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ותקרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לאיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ותגלח: VERB,piel,perf,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מחלפות: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • ראשו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ותחל: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לענותו: PREP+VERB,piel,inf,3,m,sg
  • ויסר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • כחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judges 16:17 (verbal): Samson reveals the secret of his Nazirite hair to Delilah—direct verbal parallel explaining why his hair is the source of his strength.
  • Judges 16:20 (verbal): Immediate continuation: after his hair is cut his strength departs—same language/result as v.19 (his strength leaves him).
  • Judges 15:14 (thematic): The Spirit of the Lord comes upon Samson enabling superhuman strength (he breaks bonds); contrasts with 16:19 where his strength departs when the Spirit is removed.
  • Numbers 6:5 (structural): Law governing the Nazirite vow: no razor shall come on the head—provides the legal/ritual background linking Samson’s uncut hair to his consecration and power.
  • 1 Samuel 16:14 (thematic): The Spirit of the Lord departs from Saul—a thematic parallel of divine/spiriritual empowerment leaving a person, analogous to Samson’s loss of strength.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength left him.
20 And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and said, “I will go out as before and shake myself,” not knowing that the LORD had departed from him.

Jud.16.20 - Details

Translation

And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and said, “I will go out as before and shake myself,” not knowing that the LORD had departed from him.

Original Text

ותאמר פלשתים עליך שמשון ויקץ משנתו ויאמר אצא כפעם בפעם ואנער והוא לא ידע כי יהוה סר מעליו׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • עליך: PREP+2ms
  • שמשון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ויקץ: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • משנתו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אצא: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • כפעם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בפעם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg
  • ואנער: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • סר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מעליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judg.13:25 (structural): Introduces the motif that 'the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times' — sets up the earlier presence of God's empowering Spirit that contrasts with 16:20's report that the LORD had departed from Samson.
  • Judg.14:6 (verbal): Says 'the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him,' paralleling the language and function of divine empowerment later lost in 16:20.
  • Judg.14:19 (verbal): Another episode where 'the Spirit of the LORD came upon him' enabling supernatural strength — highlights the pattern of Spirit‑empowerment that is absent when God departs in 16:20.
  • Judg.15:14 (verbal): Records the Spirit's coming enabling Samson to break his bonds and rout enemies, providing a direct functional parallel to the earlier empowerment contrasted by the divine departure in 16:20.
  • 1 Sam.16:14 (thematic): States that 'the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul,' a close thematic parallel about the withdrawal of God's Spirit and the accompanying loss of divine favor and protection.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” and he awoke from his sleep and thought, “I will go out as at other times and shake myself free,” not knowing that the LORD had departed from him.
21 But the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, bound him with bronze fetters, and he was made to grind in the prisonhouse.

Jud.16.21 - Details

Translation

But the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, bound him with bronze fetters, and he was made to grind in the prisonhouse.

Original Text

ויאחזוהו פלשתים וינקרו את־ עיניו ויורידו אותו עזתה ויאסרוהו בנחשתים ויהי טוחן בבית האסורים׃

Morphology

  • ויאחזוהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • וינקרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • עיניו: NOUN,f,pl,suff
  • ויורידו: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,pl
  • אותו: PRON,3,m,sg,obj
  • עזתה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויאסרוהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בנחשתים: PREP,NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • טוחן: VERB,qal,ptcp,ms,sg
  • בבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • האסורים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 25:7 (verbal): Nebuchadnezzar puts out Zedekiah’s eyes and binds him with bronze fetters — a close verbal and structural echo (same act of blinding and binding with bronze).
  • Jeremiah 52:11 (verbal): Parallel account of Zedekiah’s capture that repeats the language of his eyes being put out and being bound with bronze, reinforcing the motif of blinded leaders led away in chains.
  • 2 Kings 6:18–23 (thematic): Elisha prays for the Aramean army to be struck with blindness and then leads them into Samaria — a related motif of divinely caused or reversed blindness and the use of blindness within covenant-history narratives, contrasted with Samson’s enemy-inflicted blinding.
  • Hebrews 11:32 (allusion): Samson is named among the heroes of faith; this New Testament reference frames his suffering and captivity (including his blinding) within the tradition of faithful yet afflicted deliverers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, bound him with bronze fetters, and he became a grinder in the prisonhouse; and he ground in the prison.
22 His hair began to grow again after it had been shaven.

Jud.16.22 - Details

Translation

His hair began to grow again after it had been shaven.

Original Text

ויחל שער־ ראשו לצמח כאשר גלח׃

Morphology

  • ויחל: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,sg
  • שער: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ראשו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • לצמח: VERB,qal,infc
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • גלח: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Judg.16:19 (quotation): Describes the act by which Samson's hair was shaved (Delilah called for a man to shave off his hair) — the immediate antecedent to the regrowth noted in 16:22.
  • Judg.13:5 (quotation): The angel's announcement that the child will be a Nazirite and 'no razor shall come upon his head' — establishes the vow/identity tied to Samson's uncut hair.
  • Num.6:5 (verbal): The Nazirite law forbids cutting the hair 'all the days of the vow' — provides the legal/ritual background for hair as sign of consecration and power in Samson's story.
  • Judg.16:28-30 (structural): The narrative culmination where Samson's strength returns as his hair has grown back, enabling him to pull down the Philistine temple — shows the regained hair accompanying restored power.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shorn.

And Samson went to Gaza and saw there a prostitute, and went in to her.

Then the Gazites were told, “Samson has come!” and they assembled and lay in ambush for him all night at the city gate, keeping silence all night, saying, “Let us wait until the morning light and kill him.” But Samson lay until midnight; then he arose at midnight, took hold of the doors of the city gate and of the two gateposts, pulled them up with the bar, put them upon his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill that faces Hebron.

Afterward he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.

The lords of the Philistines went up to her and said to her, “Entice him, and see in what his great strength lies, and by what means we may prevail against him and bind him to afflict him; and we will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”

Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me wherein your great strength lies, and how you may be bound and subdued.”

Samson said to her, “If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.” So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried; and she bound him with them.

Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He snapped the bowstrings as a string of flax snaps when it meets the flame, and his strength was not revealed.

Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me and lied to me; now tell me by what you may be bound.”

He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have never been used for work, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.” So she took new ropes and bound him with them, and she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” Those who lay in ambush were in the inner chamber; and he broke them off from his arms like a thread.

Delilah said to Samson, “Until now you have mocked me and spoken lies; tell me by what you may be bound.” He said to her, “If you weave the seven locks of my head into the web of a loom,”

she fastened it with a pin and said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and pulled away the pin of the loom and the web.

She said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me? These three times you have mocked me and have not told me wherein your great strength lies.” And she pressed him daily with her words; and she wearied his soul to death. So he told her all his heart and said to her, “No razor has ever come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb; if I am shaven, then my strength will leave me and I shall become weak like any other man.”

When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up this once, for he has told me all his heart.” So the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and she had the silver in her hand.

She made him sleep upon her knees; and she called a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him. And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and said, “I will go out as before and shake myself,” not knowing that the LORD had departed from him. But the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, bound him with bronze fetters, and he was made to grind in the prisonhouse.

His hair began to grow again after it had been shaven.