A. Samson will not fight him.
B. He does not want to fight Samson.
C. He must hurry to catch up with Dalila.
D. He has been called back to his hometown of Gath.
Correct Answer: He does not want to fight Samson. ✔
Last Updated: April 28, 2023
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