How many lords of the Philistines came to Delilah to strike a deal regarding Samson's strength?
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Correct answer: Five
The biblical text mentions that the 'lords of the Philistines' came to her; historically and biblically, there were five lords representing the five major Philistine city-states. They acted together to bribe her for information.
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