Judges 16:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 16:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 16:4 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. in...: or, by the b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 16:4 — KJV
“And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. in...: or, by the brook”
— Judges 16:4 (KJV)
Judges 16:4 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 16:4
“And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:4: came, pass, loved
“And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:4: came, pass, whose
“And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:4: came, pass, woman
“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:4: came, pass, woman
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:4: came, pass, woman
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