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Ancient Groomsmen
Commentators explain that the thirty companions were the ancient equivalent of groomsmen, referred to in the New Testament as 'children of the bride-chamber' (Matthew 9:15). Their role was to celebrate with the groom during the week-long wedding feast, a customary sign of honor.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 14:11
18th Century
Theologian
Thirty companions - These were the children of the bride-chamber (Matthew 9:15). From the number of them it may be infe…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 14:11
19th Century
Bishop
When they saw him. — The reason why this clause is added is somewhat obscure, and this is perhaps the reason why the Septuagint an…
John Gill
On Judges 14:11
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass; when they saw him
That is, the Philistines, the citizens of Timnath, when they saw that he was …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 14:10–20
17th Century
Minister
Samson's riddle literally meant no more than that he had got honey, for food and for pleasure, from the lion, which in its strength and fury was re…