Who is the woman known for betraying Samson by bribery from the Philistines?

• A. Ruth
• B. Hannah
• C. Naomi
• D. Delilah

Answer: (D)

Delilah is the woman who betrayed Samson for money from the Philistines. In the story found in Judges, the Philistine rulers offer her a substantial bribe to uncover the secret of Samson’s great strength. She works to coax the truth from him, and after several attempts, he finally reveals that his strength comes from God because his Nazirite vow has never been broken—specifically, that his hair has never been cut. She has his hair cut while he sleeps, and the Philistines seize him. The other names—Ruth, Hannah, Naomi—are from different biblical narratives and have no involvement in this betrayal. Delilah is the one tied to bribery and the betrayal of Samson.