Judges 16:29 net — Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on…

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"Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other."

— Judges 16:29, NET Bible

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Judges 16 — Context

26

Samson said to the young man who held his hand,“Position me so I can touch the pillars that support the temple. Then I can lean on them.”

27

Now the temple was filled with men and women, and all the rulers of the Philistines were there. There were three thousand men and women on the roof watching Samson entertain.

28

Samson called to the LORD,“O Sovereign LORD, remember me! Strengthen me just one more time, O God, so I can get swift revenge against the Philistines for my two eyes!”

29

Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other.

30

Samson said,“Let me die with the Philistines!” He pushed hard and the temple collapsed on the rulers and all the people in it. He killed many more people in his death than he had killed during his life.

31

His brothers and all his family went down and brought him back. They buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the tomb of Manoah his father. He had led Israel for twenty years.

Judges 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 16:29 say?
Judges 16:29 in the NET Bible reads: “Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other.”
Where is Judges 16:29 in the Bible?
Judges 16:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 16, verse 29.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 16:29.
What translation should I read Judges 16:29 in?
Judges 16:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 16:29?
Judges 16:29 reads (NET): “Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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