Bible Dictionary

Delilah

Languishing, a Philistine woman who dwelt in the valley of Sorek (Judg. 16:4-20). She was bribed by the “lords of the Philistines” to obtain from Samson the secret of his strength and the means of ov…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Languishing, a Philistine woman who dwelt in the valley of Sorek (Judg. 16:4-20). She was bribed by the “lords of the Philistines” to obtain from Samson the secret of his strength and the means of overcoming it (Judg. 16:4-18). She tried on three occasions to obtain from him this secret in vain. On the fourth occasion she wrung it from him.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

DEL'ILAH (pining with desire), a harlot of the valley of Sorek, in the tribe of Judah, and near the borders of the Philistines, with whom Samson associated, and who was the instrument of betraying him to his enemies. Jud 16:4-18. See Samson.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

poor; small; head of hair