DELILAH

 

NAME MEANING: Dainty One

CHARACTER: she was very resolute and purposeful in realising her selfish aims.

STORY IN BRIEF:

Delilah, an irrestibly pretty prostitute, whose nationality has not been disclosed in the Bible was Sampson's lover. 

She offered to help the Philistines out in capturing her Nazarite lover - Sampson, for a very substantial amount.

So Delilah would aften coax Sampson into uncovering the secret of his strength. But she was deceived on the first two attempts by her lover.

Sampson, however, fell for her lover's ploy on her a third attempt; the Philistines pounded on him, plugged out his two eyes and imprisoned him in Gaza.

For his blindness, Sampson's growing hair was ignored by the Philistines, who would rather focus on celebrating the Victory their god, Gadon, gave them over the Nazarite. 

FURTHER READINGS:

Judges 16:4 – 22.