Samson et Dalila
The Hebrews pray for relief from Philistine rule, and Samson leads their revolt, killing Abimélech. Dalila agrees to betray Samson to the Philistines, motivated by revenge and loyalty to her gods. She seduces him and discovers that his strength is in his hair; the Philistines capture and blind him. At Dagon’s temple, Samson regains his strength, brings down its pillars, and dies with his enemies.