In his final moment, what did Samson pray for?

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

Answer: (B)

Samson’s final moment centers on a direct plea to God for renewed strength to accomplish one last act against the Philistines. In the scene, he prays, “Remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once, O God, that I may be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” The focus is clearly on asking for strength—“strengthen me”—with the phrase “only this once” signaling a single, decisive request, not forgiveness or ongoing empowerment. The result is the temple’s collapse, bringing about immense Philistine casualties and Samson’s own death. So the best answer highlights the request for strength one more time.