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Judges 16:25 · KJV

"And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars."

King James Version

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Passage Context

23Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.
24And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us.
25And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.
26And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.
27Now 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle being in a position of humiliation?

2

What does it mean for you to find joy in difficult circumstances?

3

When have you felt used or exploited by others?

Life Application

resilience

Find ways to maintain your dignity even in challenging situations.

humor

Look for moments of lightness in your struggles.

People in This Verse

SamsonOT

A judge of Israel known for his immense strength and tragic flaws. He was dedicated to God from birth and often struggled with personal desires over divine calling.

First appearance: Judges 13:5

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