What amount of silver did each Philistine lord promise to give Delilah for betraying Samson?
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Correct answer: 1,100 shekels of silver
Each of the five Philistine lords offered Delilah 1,100 shekels of silver. This was an enormous sum of money, totaling 5,500 shekels, which served as a powerful incentive for her betrayal.
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