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A Pattern of Self-Destruction
Matthew Henry's commentary uses this moment to highlight Samson's tragic flaw. Despite past troubles with women, he is caught in the same snare again. Henry warns that licentiousness is a 'deep pit' that ensnares the heart, leading to suffering that vastly outweighs any fleeting pleasure, serving as a stark warning against repeating past sins.
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John Gill
On Judges 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her
To the chamber where she was with Samson, she having acquainted …
Matthew Henry
On Judges 16:4–17
17th Century
Minister
Samson had been more than once brought into mischief and danger by the love of women, yet he would not take warning, but is again taken in the same…