Delilah Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on delilah bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Judges 16:4 (KJV)
Of which people was Delilah?
Answer: Philistine
Study note. And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. (Judges 16:4) — The valley of Sorek was in Philistine territory.
Lesson 2 · Judges 16:5 (KJV)
What did the lords of the Philistines offer Delilah?
Answer: Eleven hundred pieces of silver from each lord
Study note. And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth... And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? (Judges 16:5, 15)
Lesson 3 · Judges 16:7 (KJV)
How many times did Samson lie to Delilah about the source of his strength before telling the truth?
Answer: Three times
Study note. Samson deceived her three times: with green withs, new ropes, and weaving his hair into a web. (Judges 16:6-14)
Lesson 4 · Judges 16:7 (KJV)
What was Samson's first false answer about his strength?
Answer: If bound with seven green withs
Study note. If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak. (Judges 16:7)
Lesson 5 · Judges 16:11 (KJV)
What was Samson's second false answer?
Answer: If bound with new ropes
Study note. If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak. (Judges 16:11)
Lesson 6 · Judges 16:13 (KJV)
What was Samson's third false answer?
Answer: If his hair were woven into a web
Study note. If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web. (Judges 16:13)
Lesson 7 · Judges 16:16 (KJV)
How did Delilah finally get Samson to reveal the truth?
Answer: She pressed him daily with her words until his soul was vexed unto death
Study note. And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; That he told her all his heart. (Judges 16:16-17)
Lesson 8 · Judges 16:17 (KJV)
What was the true secret of Samson's strength?
Answer: His Nazarite vow — he had never shaved his head
Study note. There hath not come a rasor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb. (Judges 16:17)
Lesson 9 · Judges 16:19 (KJV)
What did Delilah do while Samson slept on her knees?
Answer: Called for a man to shave off the seven locks of his head
Study note. And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head. (Judges 16:19)
Lesson 10 · Judges 16:20 (KJV)
What happened to Samson after his hair was cut?
Answer: His strength left him, and the Philistines took him
Study note. And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him. But the Philistines took him. (Judges 16:20-21)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does delilah bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?