Judges 14:20

But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

Cross-references

Judges 15:2 Historical context

Judges 15:2 explains the father-in-law's reasoning for giving Samson's wife to his companion.

Psalm 55:13 Parallel

Psalm 55:13 directly describes a companion and friend who becomes a betrayer, exactly like Samson's companion.

In 1 Samuel 18:19, Saul gives David's wife Michal to another man — a direct parallel to Samson's wife being given to his companion.

Micah 7:5 Parallel

Micah 7:5 warns against trusting friends, reflecting Samson's betrayal by his companion.

In Matthew 26:49, Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss — a friend's treacherous act. Samson's wife given to his companion parallels a friend taking what belongs to another.

Psalm 55:12 Parallel

Psalm 55:12 laments betrayal by a friend, mirroring Samson's experience of his companion taking his wife.