Verse 20

Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had been his best friend.

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Referenced Verses

  • Judg 15:2 : 2 Her father said, "I thought you completely hated her, so I gave her to your companion. Isn't her younger sister more attractive? Take her instead."
  • John 3:29 : 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and listens to him, rejoices greatly at the sound of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete.
  • John 13:18 : 18 I am not speaking about all of you. I know those I have chosen. But this is so that the Scripture may be fulfilled: 'The one who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.'
  • Judg 15:6 : 6 When the Philistines asked, "Who did this?" they were told, "Samson, the son-in-law of the Timnite, because his father-in-law gave his wife to Samson's companion." So the Philistines went and burned her and her father to death.
  • Ps 55:12-13 : 12 Destruction is in its midst; oppression and deceit do not leave its streets. 13 For it is not an enemy who insults me—then I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who has exalted himself against me—then I could hide from him.
  • Jer 9:5 : 5 You live in the midst of deceit, and because of deceit, they refuse to know me, declares the Lord.
  • Mic 7:5 : 5 Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a close friend. Guard the words of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace.
  • Matt 26:49-50 : 49 Going directly to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him fervently. 50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you came for." Then the men approached, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.