And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.
When the Philistines were feeling happy and celebrating, they said, 'Bring Samson here so he can entertain us.' So they brought Samson out of prison, and he performed for them. They placed him between the large pillars of the building.
The Philistines, while celebrating, brought their captured enemy Samson out of prison to mock and humiliate him for their entertainment.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Samson's captivity by the Philistines, who had captured him after Delilah betrayed him by cutting his hair, the source of his God-given strength. The Philistines had gouged out his eyes and forced him to grind grain in prison. They brought him out during a celebration in honor of their god Dagon, believing they had triumphed over Israel's champion.
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