Judges 16:21

"She said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke out of his sleep, and said, “I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free.” But he didn’t know that the LORD had departed from him."

Key Reflection

When Delilah told Samson, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" he responded confidently as if ready to face them again, just as he had done before. However, his response revealed that he was unaware the LORD had abandoned him, indicating a significant spiritual and physical decline from his earlier strength, which had been granted by divine providence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Put out his eyes -Thus effectually, as they thought, preventing any future mischief on his part, while they prolonged their own triumph and revenge. (CompareNumbers 16:14;2 Kings 25:7;Jeremiah 39:7.) They applied to the two feet fetters of brass2 Samuel 3:34;Jeremiah 52:11, and made him “grind” - the special task of slaves and captivesExodus 11:5;Isaiah 47:2;Lamentations 5:13.

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