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Delilah (dĭlī`lə), in the Book of Judges, courtesan in the pay of the Philistines, perhaps a Philistine herself, who was loved by Samson Samson, in the Bible, judge of Israel. His long hair was a symbol of his vows to God, and because of this covenant Samson was strong. The enemies of his people, the Philistines, accomplished his destruction through the woman Delilah. ..... Click the link for more information. . She learned that his strength lay in his long hair and betrayed him to his enemies by cutting it off. Delilah Samson's Philistine mistress, who deprived him of his strength by cutting off his hair (Judges 16:4--22) Delilah fascinating and deceitful mistress of Samson. [O.T.: Judges 16] See : Seduction Delilah divulged secret of Samson’s strength to Philistines. [O.T.: Judges 16:19–20] See : Treachery Delilah tricks Samson into revealing secret of his strength. [O.T.: Judges 16:6–21] See : Trickery How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"I'LL make your fortune," she said; and Delilah patted Samson's cheek. But Samson was the unlucky hero, and one Delilah the heroine. As for Eugenie, she was as strong as a Judith or a Delilah. |
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