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Selected Verse: Judges 14:11 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Jud 14:11 |
King James |
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him. |
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| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| Thirty companions - These were "the children of the bride-chamber" (Mat 9:15; see Jdg 14:20). From the number of them it may be inferred that Samson's family was of some wealth and importance. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Saw him - Or, observed him, his stature, and strength, and countenance, and carriage, which were extraordinary. Brought - Partly in compliance with the custom of having bride - men; though they were not so numerous; but principally by way of caution, and as a guard put upon him under a pretence of respect and affection. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| They brought thirty companions - These are called in Scripture children of the bride-chamber, and friends of the bridegroom. See the whole of this subject particularly illustrated in the observations at the end of Joh 3:25 (note). |
20 But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.
15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.