Judges 16:7
The Scripture
(7) And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After Gideon’s death the people of Israel were left without a leader and Abimelech, Gideon’s son, seized the opportunity to rule. He gathered the men of the tribe of Manasseh and offered to fight, but his plan was quickly uncovered and he was killed by the people. The chapter shows how rebellion and pride can lead to disaster and how the nation must rely on God’s protection.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 16:10I Samuel 19:17I Samuel 21:2I Samuel 21:3I Samuel 27:10Proverbs 12:19Proverbs 17:7Romans 3:8Galatians 6:7Colossians 3:9
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