And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
Samson said to them, 'I'm going to give you a riddle. If you can solve it during these seven days of celebration, I'll give you thirty linen shirts and thirty sets of clothes.'
Samson challenges the Philistine wedding guests with a riddle, offering expensive clothing as the prize if they can solve it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, which describes the chaotic period of Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan and before the establishment of kings, Samson was a divinely appointed judge empowered by God to challenge the Philistine oppressors who ruled over Israel. At his wedding feast with a Philistine woman, Samson proposes a riddle to the Philistine guests as part of a cultural tradition of wordplay and wagers, offering a prize of clothing to test their wit. This event reflects the ongoing tensions and interactions between the Israelites and their enemies, highlighting Samson's impulsive nature and God's use of such moments in His larger plan.
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