KJV ORIGINAL
And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: is not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Her father said, 'I really thought you completely hated her, so I gave her to your friend instead. Isn't her younger sister more beautiful than she is? Please, take her younger sister instead.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The father is trying to make up for giving away Samson's wife by offering him her younger sister as a replacement.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Samson had left his Philistine wife in anger following their wedding feast conflict over his riddle. During his absence, the woman's father assumed Samson's marriage was over and gave her to Samson's best man from the wedding. When Samson returned expecting to reconcile, he discovered what had happened.
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