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Judges 16:22-30

22 But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.

23 The Death of Samson
Now the rulers of the Philistines assembled to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god and to celebrate, saying, “Our god has delivered Samson, our enemy, into our hands.”

24 When the people saw him, they praised their god, saying,
“Our god has delivered our enemy
into our hands,
the one who laid waste our land
and multiplied our slain.”

25 While they were in high spirits, they shouted, “Bring out Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them.
When they stood him among the pillars,

26 Samson said to the servant who held his hand, “Put me where I can feel the pillars that support the temple, so that I may lean against them.”

27 Now the temple was crowded with men and women; all the rulers of the Philistines were there, and on the roof were about three thousand men and women watching Samson perform.

28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.”

29 Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other,

30 Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived.

Cross References for Judges 16:22-30

Deuteronomy 32:36 - The Lord will judge his people and have compassion on his servants when he sees their strength ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:36 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:36

Psalms 106:44-45 - But he took note of their distress when he heard their cry; Click to read the verse Psalms 106:44-45 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:44-45

Leviticus 26:44 - Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or abh... Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:44 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:44

Psalms 107:13-14 - Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:13-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:13-14

1 Chronicles 19:5 - When someone came and told David about the men, he sent messengers to meet them, for they were ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 19:5 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 19:5