And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
When they saw him, they brought thirty friends to stay with him.
This verse shows that when Samson arrived for his wedding festivities, the Philistines provided thirty companions to be with him during the celebration.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Samson, an Israelite judge with extraordinary strength granted by God, was traveling to Timnah to marry a Philistine woman during a time when the Philistines oppressed Israel. This marriage was unusual and potentially risky, as it involved mingling with Israel's enemies, which often led to conflict in the biblical narrative. Upon his arrival for the wedding, the Philistines provided thirty companions, likely as a cultural custom for feasts or to monitor this outsider.
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