Delilah

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Samson falls in love with Delilah

And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name {was} Delilah. {in...: or, by the brook}

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Timeline

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Relationship with Samsonc. 1070 BC

Samson falls in love with Delilah in the Valley of Sorek.

Philistine Dealc. 1070 BC

Philistine lords offer Delilah 1,100 pieces of silver each to discover Samson's secret.

First Three Attemptsc. 1070 BC

Delilah tries three times to learn Samson's secret; he gives false answers.

Successc. 1070 BC

Delilah's persistent nagging breaks Samson; he reveals his secret.

Betrayalc. 1070 BC

Delilah lulls Samson to sleep, has his hair cut, and hands him to the Philistines.