69 WHAT WAS SAMSON THINKING JUDGES 16,17 16,20 ? IN AND SUMMARY Samson’s recorded thoughts in Judg 16,20 seem to contradict the narrator’s statements in 16,17.18 that Samson “told [Delilah] his whole heart”. This article will discuss this apparent contradiction by examining some of the costs and benefits of Samson’s divinely inspired strength.