He is dragged from the security of his tent, and marched off to the king of terrors.

He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles.

Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.

They hid in the bedroom and then she said to him, “The Philistines are here, Samson!” He snapped the bowstrings as easily as a thread of yarn snaps when it is put close to fire. The secret of his strength was not discovered.

“‘Say to them: This is what the sovereign Lord says: “‘Will it prosper? Will he not rip out its roots and cause its fruit to rot and wither? All its foliage will wither. No strong arm or large army will be needed to pull it out by its roots.