Which event occurs at the temple of Dagon in Samson's story?

• A. The temple is rebuilt after the battle
• B. Samson defeats the Philistines in the fields
• C. The temple collapses during his final act
• D. The temple becomes a place of worship for Israel

Answer: (C)

In Samson’s story, the critical moment happens inside the temple of Dagon during a Philistine festival. Samson, restored to strength by God after his hair has grown back, is placed between the two central pillars and, praying for power, pushes with all his might. The pillars fail and the temple collapses, killing many Philistines and Samson himself. This climactic event is why the correct choice focuses on the temple’s collapse at Dagon.

Other options don’t fit the scene: the temple isn’t rebuilt after a battle, and Samson doesn’t defeat the Philistines in the fields at that moment. The temple doesn’t become a place of worship for Israel.