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25 And during the festival when they were feeling merry, they called for Samson.

Philistine Mob: Bring Samson out, and have him entertain us.

So Samson was led out of the prison and brought before all the people gathered for the festival. They displayed him between the pillars for their entertainment, 26 and Samson spoke to the boy leading him.

Samson: Put me between the main pillars, the ones that hold up the roof, so that I can lean against them.

27 For this occasion the building was full of people—men and women and all the rulers of the Philistines were there. About 3,000 people stood on the roof watching as Samson leaned against the pillars. The crowd watched and waited with anticipation.

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