Judg 16:23-24 | MHM | STEP | v. 23–24 : The Philistines held a big celebration to thank their god Dagon for capturing Samson. They offered sacrifices and praised Dagon, saying, Our god has delivered Samson our enemy into our hands (Judges 16:23-24 ). They gave credit to their false god for the victory, not realizing it was God’s plan. This celebration was not only to honor Dagon, but also to mock the true God of Israel.

‏ Judges 16:23-24

v. 23–24: The Philistines held a big celebration to thank their god Dagon for capturing Samson. They offered sacrifices and praised Dagon, saying, Our god has delivered Samson our enemy into our hands (Judges 16:23-24 ^a). They gave credit to their false god for the victory, not realizing it was God’s plan. This celebration was not only to honor Dagon, but also to mock the true God of Israel.

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