And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.
When Delilah realized that Samson had finally told her the complete truth about his secret, she sent a message to the Philistine rulers, saying, 'Come up one more time, because he has revealed everything to me.' So the Philistine rulers came to her, bringing the money they had promised.
Delilah recognizes that Samson has finally revealed his true secret and immediately betrays him to the Philistine leaders for money.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Judges, Samson was a judge of Israel chosen by God with supernatural strength tied to his Nazirite vow, but he often fell into temptation through his relationships with Philistine women. Delilah, a Philistine woman Samson loved, had been bribed by the Philistine lords to uncover the secret of his strength, leading to this moment of betrayal. This verse depicts the immediate aftermath of Samson's confession, showing how his vulnerability was exploited for personal gain amid ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Philistines.
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