Judges 15:1-3

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Samson Troubles the Philistines

15 At the time of the wheat harvest [^Clate May or early June], Samson went to visit his wife, taking a young goat with him [^Cas a gift]. He said, “I’m going to my wife’s room,” but her father would not let him go in.

² He said to Samson, “I thought you really hated your wife, so I gave her to your ·best man [companion; 14:20]. ·Her younger sister is [^LIs not her younger sister…?] more beautiful. Take her instead.”

³ But Samson said to them, “This time ·no one will blame me [I am justified/blameless/innocent] for hurting you Philistines!”