Judges 16:25

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.

And it came to pass, when their hearts {H3820} were merry {H2896}, that they said {H559}, Call {H7121} for Samson {H8123}, that he may make us sport {H7832}. And they called {H7121} for Samson {H8123} out of the prison {H631} house {H1004}; and he made them {H6440} sport {H6711}: and they set {H5975} him between the pillars {H5982}.

When they were in high spirits they said, "Summon Shimshon to amuse us." So they called Shimshon out of the prison, and he amused them. When they put him between the columns,

And while their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison to entertain them. And they stationed him between the pillars.

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 sport before them. And they set him between the pillars:

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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 13:28 (3 votes)

    Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

  • Judges 9:27 (3 votes)

    And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode [the grapes], and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.

  • Judges 19:6 (3 votes)

    And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

  • Matthew 14:6 (2 votes)

    But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

  • Matthew 14:7 (2 votes)

    Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

  • Job 30:9 (2 votes)

    And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

  • Job 30:10 (2 votes)

    They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.