...and the man who loved cats by D.M. Samson

We meet Delilah in Judges 16, whom Samson falls in love with. Photo Credit: © SparrowStock What Happens in the Story of Samson and Delilah?Īlthough we covered a good portion of the story above, let’s uncover their love story from start to finish.

In this article, we’ll explore why their relationship goes down in infamy in the Bible, why their relationship fell apart, and what we can learn from their example. He was renowned for his strength, but when he lets Delilah in on the secret of that strength, she robs him of it and turns him over to Israel’s enemies. In her own way, Delilah leads Samson astray, and he pays the ultimate price. Often such women or men would lead entire families astray, chasing after idols or foreign gods. He wreaked havoc and revenge on the Philistines in often violent ways, but worst of all…he fell for Delilah.Īlthough the Jewish people throughout their history married foreign wives, such as Moses and Solomon, God often warned against marrying or having a relationship with those outside the Israelite community. Even though his family had taken a Nazarite vow, he did not follow the guidelines by any stretch. Samson, a judge God has appointed over Israel, decided to break every rule in the book.

When we point to healthy examples of relationships in the Bible to strengthen our own relationships or marriages, we obviously don’t point to the so-called “love story” between Samson and Delilah.

...and the man who loved cats by D.M. Samson