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She wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it happened on the seventh day, that he told her, because she pressed him sore; and she told the riddle to the children of her people.

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The Danger of Unequal Unions

Commentators see this event as a stark warning about spiritually mismatched relationships. Matthew Henry describes a "worldly wife" as an "enemy in the camp" who will inevitably betray a godly person. This highlights the biblical principle that unions where secrets and spiritual commitments cannot be safely shared are destined for trouble and heartache.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 14:17

19th Century

Bishop

The seven days. —The margin suggests that it may mean the rest of the seven days. If not, it can only imply that mere fem…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 14:17

17th Century

Pastor

And she wept before him the seven days, while the feast
lasted
Those that remained of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 14:10–20

17th Century

Minister

Samson's riddle literally meant no more than that he had got honey, for food and for pleasure, from the lion, which in its strength and fury was re…