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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Gaza - About 8 hours from Eleutheropolis, and one of the chief strongholds of the Philistines.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then went Samson to Gaza. —Rather, And Samson, etc. The narrative is brief and detached. Gaza is near the sea, a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then went Samson to Gaza
One of the five principalities of the Philistines, which was ten miles from Ashkelon, as Sa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Until now, Samson's character has appeared glorious, though uncommon. In this chapter, we find him behaving in such a wicked manner that many quest…

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