Judges 16:28

Samson called out to the Lord, “Lord God, please remember me and give me strength. Please God, do this just once more, so that with one act I may pay the Philistines back in revenge for the loss of my two eyes.”

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In The King James Version

And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.

In Context

27The temple was full of people. All the Philistine rulers were there, and on the roof were the ordinary people watching what Samson was doing.

29Samson reached for the two middle pillars that supported the temple. With his right hand leaning on one pillar and his left hand on the other,

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Cross References

Judges 5:31May all your enemies die like this, Lord, but may those who love you shine like the sun in all its brilliance!” The land was at peace for forty years.

2 Chronicles 20:12Our God, won't you punish them, because we don't have the power to confront such a great army that is marching against us? We don't know what to do. We're looking to you for help.”

Psalms 50:15and call on me when you're in trouble. I will rescue you, and you will thank me.”

Psalms 74:18So keep in mind how the enemy ridiculed you, Lord, and how irreverent people insulted your reputation.

Psalms 116:4Then I cried out to the Lord, “Lord, please save me!”

Jeremiah 15:15You know what's happening to me, Lord. Please remember me and look after me. Punish my persecutors! Please be patient—don't let me die! You know I put up with criticism because I want to honor you.

Matthew Henry on Judges 16:23-31

The Death of Samson; Samson's Triumph in Death. ( b. c. 1120.) 22 Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven. 23 Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand. 24 And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us. 25 And… Read the whole commentary →

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