And they said unto him, We are come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said unto them, Swear unto me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.
They said to him, 'We've come to tie you up so we can hand you over to the Philistines.' Samson replied, 'Promise me that you won't attack me yourselves.'
Samson's own people came to capture him and turn him over to their enemies, but he asked them to promise they wouldn't harm him personally.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Samson was a judge chosen by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Philistines, a powerful enemy nation that often clashed with the Israelites. At this point in the story, Samson had provoked the Philistines through his actions, leading the men of Judah to fear retaliation and decide to capture him themselves to appease their enemies. This verse shows the tension as Samson's own people prepare to hand him over, highlighting the internal conflicts and lack of unity among the Israelites during this chaotic period.
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