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A Hero's Shocking Fall
Commentators like Matthew Henry note that this verse marks a dark turn. Samson's decision to go to a major enemy city and sleep with a prostitute is so jarring that it causes readers to question his faith. This serves as a powerful reminder that even those greatly used by God are not immune to grievous sin and the deceitfulness of the human heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
Gaza - About 8 hours from Eleutheropolis, and one of the chief strongholds of the Philistines.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then went Samson to Gaza. —Rather, And Samson, etc. The narrative is brief and detached. Gaza is near the sea, a…
John Gill
On Judges 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then went Samson to Gaza
One of the five principalities of the Philistines, which was ten miles from Ashkelon, as Sa…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 16:1–3
17th Century
Minister
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…