Judges 16:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 16:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 16:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 16:9 — KJV
“Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known. toucheth: Heb. smelleth”
— Judges 16:9 (KJV)
Judges 16:9 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 16:9
“Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:9: wait, abiding, chamber
“Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that the Philistines are rulers over us? what is this that thou hast done unto us? And he said unto them, As they did unto me, so have I done unto them. went: Heb. went down”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:9: now, men, philistines
“And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan. young...: Heb. young women virgins”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:9: now, men, lying
“Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. him: Heb. a male”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:9: now, lying, known
“But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:9: now, men, lying
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