And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.
Ver. 25. Call for Samson, that he may make us sport.] At feasts they had their γελωτοποιοι, such as made them merry. The Emperors of Rome presented the people with strange sights, as of lions, bears, panthers, tigers, &c., to exhilarate them: they also led their enemies before them in triumph: which Cleopatra not able to endure, killed herself: So did not Samson, but became the subject of his enemies' scorn and malice, as did likewise Christ. Mat 27:29-31
And they set him between the pillars.] Where he might best be seen: but God had a holy hand in it, for a further mischief unto them.