And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.
Samson grabbed hold of the two main pillars that held up the building, gripping one with his right hand and the other with his left.
This verse describes Samson positioning himself between the two support pillars of the Philistine temple, preparing for his final act of strength.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Samson was a powerful judge raised by God to fight against the Philistine oppressors of Israel, but his life was marked by personal flaws and repeated temptations. After being betrayed by Delilah, who cut his hair and removed his source of strength, the Philistines captured him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him to their temple as a spectacle. In this desperate moment, Samson prayed for one last surge of strength from God and grasped the central pillars of the temple, leading to its collapse.
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