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28 Samson called out to the Lord and said, “O Lord, please remember me. I beg you, please strengthen me[a] this one more time so that I might take vengeance upon the Philistines for my two eyes.”

29 Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the temple was set. He braced himself against them, one with his right hand and one with his left hand. 30 Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” He pushed with all his might, and the house came crashing down upon the lords and upon all of the people. Thus, he killed more people with his death than he had killed during his life.

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  1. Judges 16:28 Remember me . . . strengthen me: Samson repented and God graciously granted his wish so that he slew more Philistines through his death than in his lifetime.