Judges 16:9

New Century Version

Some men were hiding in another room. Delilah said to him, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But Samson broke the bowstrings like pieces of burned string. So the Philistines did not find out the secret of Samson’s strength.

Cross References

Psalm 58:9

His anger will blow them away alive faster than burning thorns can heat a pot.

Judges 15:14

When Samson came to the place named Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him, shouting for joy. Then the Spirit of the Lord entered Samson and gave him great power. The ropes on him weakened like burned strings and fell off his hands!

Judges 16:10

Then Delilah said to Samson, “You made a fool of me. You lied to me. Now tell me how someone can tie you up.”

Judges 16:7

Samson answered, “Someone would have to tie me up with seven new bowstrings that have not been dried. Then I would be as weak as any other man.”

Judges 16:8

The Philistine rulers brought Delilah seven new bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied Samson with them.