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Samson went to Gaza, and saw there a prostitute, and went in to her.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gaza - About 8 hours from Eleutheropolis, and one of the chief strongholds of the Philistines.
19th Century
Anglican
Then went Samson to Gaza. —Rather, And Samson, etc. The narrative is brief and detached. Gaza is near the sea, a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
