After slaying the Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey, what did Samson request from God?

• A. Forgiveness for his sins
• B. Strength one more time
• C. A blessing for the Philistines
• D. Deliverance for his people

Answer: (B)

Samson’s moment here centers on depending on God’s power for the next step of his mission. After that dramatic victory with the jawbone, the issue isn’t personal forgiveness, an enemy blessing, or a generic deliverance for his people. It’s a plea for divine strength to continue the work God intended—to finish the vengeance against the Philistines and vindicate God’s purposes through him. This is why the request to be strengthened one more time fits best: it shows reliance on God’s power to accomplish the next decisive act. The other ideas don’t align with what he asks in this moment, which is empowerment for the task ahead.