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Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.

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The Temple's Pillars

Commentators address the practical question of how a large building could rest on two central pillars. They note that ancient architecture is not fully known to us and that these were likely the main, load-bearing pillars, not the only supports in the structure, making the account plausible.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 16:29

19th Century

Bishop

And on which it was supported. —Rather, as it is given in the margin, and he leaned himself upon them.

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 16:29

17th Century

Pastor

And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars, upon which the
house stood, and on which it was borne up…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 16:25–31

17th Century

Minister

Nothing fills up the sins of any person or people faster than mocking and misusing the servants of God, even though it is by their own folly that t…