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
In the book of Judges, Samson was a judge of Israel chosen by God to deliver His people from Philistine oppression, but his personal weaknesses and moral failures led to his betrayal and capture. The Philistines, who were the dominant oppressors at the time, brought him out of prison during their pagan festival to mock and entertain themselves, reflecting the ancient cultural practice of humiliating defeated enemies for amusement. This event highlights the ongoing cycle of Israel's unfaithfulness and God's use of flawed leaders in redemptive history.
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