Judges 14 cross-references
Judges 14 has 20 verses, which point to 133 other passages and are cited by 93. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.
Points to (9)
- 1 John 2:16 — For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not… 4 votes
- Joshua 19:43 — And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron, 4 votes
- Joshua 15:10 — And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount… 4 votes
- Psalms 119:37 — Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. 3 votes
- Job 31:1 — I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 2 votes
- 2 Samuel 11:2 — And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the… 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Joshua 15:10 — And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount… 5 votes
- Genesis 38:12 — And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his… 3 votes
- Genesis 34:2 — And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her,… 3 votes
- Ezekiel 25:15 — Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a… 2 votes
Judges 14:2
And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.
Points to (5)
- Genesis 34:4 — And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife. 5 votes
- Genesis 24:2–3 — And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy… 4 votes
- Genesis 21:21 — And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt. 3 votes
- 2 Kings 14:9 — And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to… 2 votes
- Genesis 38:6 — And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Genesis 34:4 — And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife. 4 votes
- Jeremiah 29:6 — Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to… 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 21:11 — And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to… 2 votes
- Genesis 38:2 — And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in… 2 votes
Judges 14:3
Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.
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- 1 Samuel 17:36 — Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them,… 4 votes
- Judges 15:18 — And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the… 4 votes
- Deuteronomy 7:2–3 — And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them;… 4 votes
- 2 Samuel 1:20 — Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice,… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 31:4 — Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 17:26 — And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this… 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- 1 Samuel 31:4 — Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 9:12 — And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not. 2 votes
- Exodus 21:8 — If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell… 2 votes
Judges 14:4
But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
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- Joshua 11:20 — For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might… 10 votes
- Psalms 115:3 — But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. 5 votes
- Judges 13:1 — And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand… 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 22:7 — And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram… 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 10:15 — So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word,… 3 votes
- 2 Kings 6:33 — And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil… 3 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- 1 Kings 12:15 — Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his… 7 votes
- Judges 15:11 — Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that… 5 votes
- Daniel 6:4 — Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could… 3 votes
- 2 Chronicles 10:15 — So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word,… 3 votes
Judges 14:5
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
Pointed to from (8)
- Psalms 91:13 — Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 18 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 7 votes
- Hebrews 11:33 — Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 17:35 — And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I… 3 votes
Judges 14:6
And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
Points to (13)
- Judges 3:10 — And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered… 7 votes
- Zechariah 4:6 — Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by… 6 votes
- Judges 13:25 — And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 11:6 — And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly. 5 votes
- 1 John 3:8 — He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of… 4 votes
- Isaiah 42:2 — He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- 1 Samuel 10:6 — And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into… 9 votes
- Judges 3:10 — And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered… 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 16:13 — Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 11:6 — And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly. 4 votes
Judges 14:7
And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
Judges 14:8
And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.
Points to (2)
- Matthew 1:20 — But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying,… 1 votes
- Genesis 29:21 — And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. 1 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Psalms 81:16 — He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have… 5 votes
- Genesis 24:55 — And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that… 2 votes
- Proverbs 25:16 — Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 1 votes
Judges 14:9
And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.
Points to (2)
- 1 Samuel 14:25–30 — And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground. 3 votes
- Proverbs 25:15 — By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 2 votes
Judges 14:10
So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.
Points to (6)
- Revelation 19:9 — And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he… 2 votes
- John 2:9 — When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the… 2 votes
- Matthew 22:2–4 — And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:19 — A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. 2 votes
- Esther 1:7–22 — And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in… 2 votes
- Genesis 29:22 — And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast. 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- John 3:29 — He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him,… 4 votes
- Esther 2:18 — Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a… 3 votes
- Genesis 29:27 — Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven… 3 votes
- Genesis 29:22 — And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast. 3 votes
Judges 14:11
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
Points to (4)
- John 3:29 — He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him,… 3 votes
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 2 votes
- 1 Samuel 16:6 — And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is… 2 votes
- 1 Samuel 10:23 — And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people… 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 3 votes
- Song of Solomon 8:13 — Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it. 2 votes
- Job 41:6 — Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants? 2 votes
Judges 14:12
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
Points to (19)
- 1 Kings 10:1 — And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 17:2 — Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel; 5 votes
- Genesis 45:22 — To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver,… 5 votes
- Proverbs 1:6 — To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 4 votes
- 2 Kings 5:22 — And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount… 4 votes
- 2 Kings 5:5 — And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and… 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- 2 Kings 5:5 — And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and… 5 votes
- Genesis 29:27 — Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven… 4 votes
- Matthew 13:24 — Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good… 3 votes
- Proverbs 31:24 — She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 3 votes
Judges 14:13
But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
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.
Points to (18)
- James 1:2–4 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 4 votes
- 1 Kings 17:6 — And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 2:24 — Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto… 3 votes
- Romans 8:37 — Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 2 votes
- Matthew 13:11 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 2 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- 1 Kings 17:6 — And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank… 4 votes
Judges 14:15
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?
Points to (8)
- Judges 16:5 — And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great… 5 votes
- Judges 15:6 — Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite,… 5 votes
- Micah 7:5 — Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth… 3 votes
- Proverbs 6:26 — For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the… 2 votes
- Proverbs 5:3 — For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: 2 votes
- Proverbs 1:11 — If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Judges 15:6 — Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite,… 6 votes
- Judges 16:5 — And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great… 5 votes
- Judges 15:3 — And Samson said concerning them, Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them a… 3 votes
- Judges 12:1 — And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore… 3 votes
Judges 14:16
And Samson's wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?
Points to (2)
- Judges 16:15 — And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me… 5 votes
- Genesis 2:24 — Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one… 2 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Judges 16:15 — And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me… 6 votes
- Judges 15:2 — And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy… 3 votes
Judges 14:17
And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.
Points to (9)
- Luke 18:4–5 — And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 3 votes
- Judges 16:16 — And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed… 3 votes
- Luke 11:8 — I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his… 2 votes
- Proverbs 7:21 — With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 2 votes
- Proverbs 2:16–17 — To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; 2 votes
- Job 2:9 — Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 2 votes
Judges 14:18
And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.
Pointed to from (4)
- Psalms 81:16 — He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have… 6 votes
- 2 Samuel 1:23 — Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they… 4 votes
- Proverbs 30:30 — A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 3 votes
- Ezekiel 1:10 — As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right… 2 votes
Judges 14:19
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.
Points to (5)
- Judges 3:10 — And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered… 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 11:6 — And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly. 5 votes
- Judges 13:25 — And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. 5 votes
- Judges 15:14 — And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily… 4 votes
- Judges 14:6 — And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had… 4 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Judges 3:10 — And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered… 6 votes
- Judges 15:14 — And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily… 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 14:14 — And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled… 3 votes
- Judges 15:7 — And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will… 3 votes
Judges 14:20
But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.
Points to (8)
- Judges 15:2 — And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy… 5 votes
- John 3:29 — He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him,… 4 votes
- John 13:18 — I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth… 3 votes
- Matthew 26:49–50 — And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took… 2 votes
- Micah 7:5 — Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth… 2 votes
- Jeremiah 9:5 — And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Judges 15:2 — And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy… 8 votes
- 1 Samuel 18:19 — But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was… 2 votes
- Genesis 38:20 — And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand:… 2 votes
- 2 Samuel 13:3 — But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very… 1 votes