Harapha claims he wishes he could have fought Samson when he had his eyesight because_____________?
Correct answer: D. he wants to seem more heroic than he really is.
- A. he wants to get respect from the Philistine general standing beside him.
- B. he wants Samson to break out of prison and kill some more Philistines.
- C. he wants to encourage Samson.
- D. he wants to seem more heroic than he really is.
Explanation
Harapha’s claim that he should have fought Samson in his prime is boastful self-display rather than genuine encouragement. He wants to appear braver and more heroic than he actually is.
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