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It happened on the seventh day, that they said to Samson`s wife, Entice your husband, that he may declare to us the riddle, lest we burn you and your father`s house with fire: have you called us to impoverish us? is it not [so]?
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A Brutal Threat
Commentators emphasize the extreme brutality of the Philistines. To avoid losing a bet, they threaten to burn Samson's wife and her family alive. Scholars explain this reveals their 'mean, treacherous, and brutal' character, which was hidden beneath the surface of the wedding festivities. Their accusation that they were invited only to be impoverished shows their deep-seated hostility.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Three days ... on the seventh day - Proposed alterations, such as “six days ... on the fourth day,” are unnecessary if it is remembered that…
19th Century
Anglican
On the seventh day. —When they were in despair.
Lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass on the seventh day Not on the seventh day of the feast, for some time before that they applied t…
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