KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they saw him, they brought thirty friends to stay with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that when Samson arrived for his wedding festivities, the Philistines provided thirty companions to be with him during the celebration.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Samson's wedding feast in Philistine territory. In ancient Near Eastern culture, wedding celebrations lasted for days and involved large groups of companions who would participate in festivities, games, and riddles. The Philistines likely provided these thirty men both as a gesture of hospitality and as a way to keep watch over Samson, whom they viewed with suspicion despite the marriage alliance.
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