Where was Samson brought by the Philistines?

• A. The palace of the Philistine king
• B. The city gate
• C. The temple of Dagon
• D. The plain of Zorah

Answer: (C)

The event centers on a dramatic scene inside the Philistines’ religious sanctuary, the temple of Dagon. After Samson’s capture and humiliation, the Philistines bring him into that temple to celebrate and mock their god, making the setting fittingly sacred and ceremonial for what they intend to show as their victory. This is why the temple of Dagon is the correct choice—it’s the specific location where the crowd gathers and where Samson is displayed before the lordly figures of the Philistines.

The other places don’t match what the text describes: a royal palace would imply a political setting not tied to their religious mockery, the city gate is just an everyday public place, and the plain of Zorah is connected to his homeland rather than the scene of their display. The narrative picture centers on the temple as the stage for this act of triumph and humiliation.