Judg 16:5 | TNotes | STEP | 16:5 The Philistine rulers knew that direct confrontation with Samson would not succeed, so they resorted to subterfuge. The generous offer by the rulers (literally lords ) of the five Philistine cities (3:3 ) shows how seriously the Philistines took this matter.

‏ Judges 16:5

16:5 ^a The Philistine rulers knew that direct confrontation with Samson would not succeed, so they resorted to subterfuge. The generous offer by the rulers (literally lords) of the five Philistine cities (3:3 ^b) shows how seriously the Philistines took this matter.