Does the hitherto excellent character of Samson appear sullied by the facts related in this chapter?
Does Solomon seem to allude to the case of Samson in Prov. 7. 26?
Is he notwithstanding to be considered as a pious man? Heb. 11. 32.
Into what danger did he fall at Gaza, and how did he escape?
Who became the next object of his affection, and where did she dwell?
What scheme was here laid to compass his ruin?
What did Samson answer her, and what was the result of the experiment?
What was his second reply to her importunity and what followed?
What did he again answer to her solicitation, and what was the result?
What was evidently Samson's duty in these circumstances? Prov. 6. 6.
What was the consequence of her continued entreaties?
What saying of the wise man applies to his case in this crisis? Eccl. 7. 26.
Was his strength, properly speaking, in his hair? Num. 6. 5.
What advantage was then treacherously taken of his weakness?
Is the melancholy fall of Samson full of instruction? Cor. 10. 6—12.
What ensued soon after his imprisonment? N. B. It is reasonable to infer that this was soon after, as he was brought out at the time of their general thanksgiving to Dagon for delivering their enemy into their hands, which we cannot suppose was long deferred.
Is it probable that in this short time he was brought to deep and heart-rending repentance for his sins? N. B. The growth of his hair was not the cause nor the sign of his returning strength any farther than as it was a sign also of his profound penitence and of God's having thereupon again accepted him as a Nazarite.
Should the falls of Christians be followed by speedy repentance? Ps. 119. 59. 60.
What idolatrous festival were the Philistines celebrating when he was brought out, and why did they call for him?
Have gross instances of idolatry frequently been followed by sudden judgments? Dan 5.4,5. Acts 12.22,23.
Relate the circumstances of Samson's death.
Is not the charge of self-murder very improperly brought against Samson? See note on Ex. 20. 13.
By whom and where was he buried?
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