The satrap's soldiers would come to his aid, but are held in fear by the hero, who is now armed.

The Israelites rush off to make war on their oppressors.

The High Priest comes down from the temple of Dagon and pauses where the body of Abimelech lies.

Two Philistines tell of the fear which had paralyzed them when Samson showed his might.

The High Priest rebukes them roundly for their cowardice, but has scarcely uttered his denunciation before a Messenger enters to tell him that Samson and his Israelitish soldiers have overrun and ravaged the country.