Then he went down and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
Parallel translations
- WEB He went down, and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.
- KJV And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
- BSB Then Samson continued on his way down and spoke to the woman, because she was pleasing to his eyes.
- NASB So he went down and talked to the woman; and she looked pleasing to Samson.
- NLT When Samson arrived in Timnah, he talked with the woman and was very pleased with her.
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Quick answer
Samson talks with the woman and is pleased with her. His attraction is confirmed.
Overview
The brief note reaffirms Samson's desire for the Philistine woman. It moves the narrative toward the marriage feast and its consequences. The verse quietly continues to show Samson led by his attractions rather than by his calling.
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