Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.
The building was packed with men and women, including all the Philistine rulers. About three thousand more people were crowded on the roof, all watching as they made Samson perform like entertainment.
This verse describes how thousands of Philistines gathered to mock and humiliate the once-mighty Samson, who had become their captive.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, Samson was a judge of Israel chosen by God to deliver His people from the oppression of the Philistines, a powerful enemy nation. After being betrayed by Delilah, who cut his hair and removed his God-given strength, Samson was captured, blinded, and forced to entertain the Philistines in their temple. This scene describes a large gathering of Philistine leaders and people on the roof and inside the house, celebrating what they saw as their victory over him.
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