KJV ORIGINAL
But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Some time later, during the wheat harvest season, Samson went to visit his wife and brought a young goat as a gift. He said, 'I want to go to my wife in her room.' But her father wouldn't let him go in to see her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Samson returns to his wife after their previous conflict, but her father refuses to let him see her.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Samson's wedding feast riddle incident where he killed thirty Philistines in anger and left his bride. During ancient times, bringing a goat was a customary peace offering or gift when visiting. The wheat harvest typically occurred in late spring, indicating several months had passed since their wedding conflict.
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