Judges 14:20

“But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.”

"But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend." - Judges 14:20
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What does Judges 14:20 mean?

The Bible verse Judges 14:20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend." This verse is part of the story of Samson, a figure known for his extraordinary physical strength and his role as a judge of…

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The Cost of Compromise: Lessons from Samson's Heartbreak

In the book of Judges, we find one of the most compelling narratives of love, betrayal, and the consequences of compromising our values. Judges 14:20 states, "But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend." This verse encapsulates the…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Redemption in Relationships

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment of communion with You, I come before Your throne with a heavy heart, seeking solace and wisdom. I reflect on the profound truths that unfold in the narrative of Samson, specifically drawn to Judges 14:20: "But Samson's wife was given to his…

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Judges 14:20 - "But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend."
Judges 20:14 - "But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel."
"But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel." - Judges 20:14
Judges 15:20 - "And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years."
Judges 20:29 - "And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah."
Judges 20:20 - "And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah."
Judges 20:19 - "And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah."
Judges 5:20 - "They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera."
Judges 21:20 - "Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;"
Judges 20:27 - "And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,"
Judges 20:44 - "And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valour."
Judges 20:24 - "And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day."
Judges 20:7 - "Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel."
Judges 11:14 - "And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:"
Ezekiel 20:4 - "Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:"
Judges 14:11 - "And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him."
Judges 1:20 - "And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak."
Judges 14:1 - "And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines."
Judges 14:7 - "And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well."
Judges 3:14 - "So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years."
"And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years." - Judges 15:20
Judges 14:14 - "And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle."
Judges 18:20 - "And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people."
Judges 20:9 - "But now this shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we will go up by lot against it;"
Judges 20:11 - "So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man."
Judges 9:14 - "Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us."
Judges 20:47 - "But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months."
Judges 20:41 - "And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them."
Judges 20:12 - "¶ And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?"