Judges 16:5
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
فَصَعِدَ إِلَيْهَا أَقْطَابُ ٱلْفِلِسْطِينِيِّينَ وَقَالُوا لَهَا: «تَمَلَّقِيهِ وَٱنْظُرِي بِمَاذَا قُوَّتُهُ ٱلْعَظِيمَةُ، وَبِمَاذَا نَتَمَكَّنُ مِنْهُ لِكَيْ نُوثِقَهُ لِإِذْلَالِهِ، فَنُعْطِيَكِ كُلُّ وَاحِدٍ أَلْفًا وَمِئَةَ شَاقِلِ فِضَّةٍ».
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the Philistine leaders visit Delilah and ask her to find out the source of Samson's strength. They want to bind him and weaken him, promising her a large amount of money if she succeeds.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who is really strong, and some other kids want to know how he gets his strength. They ask your friend's mom to find out, and promise to give her lots of candy if she helps them. That's kind of like what's happening here, but with grown-ups.
Historical Background
The Book of Judges was likely written by various authors over time, with the final form possibly completed by the time of King David. It was written for the Israelites, providing a historical account of their judges and leaders, highlighting the cultural and political context of the period.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us of the dangers of being used for someone else's selfish purposes. In today's world, it might be like a friend trying to trick you to learn your password, promising to give you something in return.
Topics
betrayalstrengthtemptationdeceptionleadershippromise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines want to bind Samson?
The Philistines wanted to weaken Samson so they could control him and prevent him from causing them any more trouble, as he was a powerful adversary.
What does this verse tell us about Delilah?
This verse shows that Delilah is willing to listen to the Philistines' request, indicating she might be tempted by their offer of wealth to betray Samson.
How does this verse relate to betrayal?
The Philistines' plan to use Delilah to betray Samson highlights themes of betrayal and the use of deceit for personal gain, which are central to this part of the story.
What can we learn about temptation from this verse?
We see how the promise of wealth can be a strong temptation. This can teach us about the importance of resisting temptation and the potential dangers of being swayed by material rewards.