שופטים, פרק י״ד, פסוק י״ג

Laying out the stakes of the wager, Samson establishes the exact consequences for his challengers. He presents the second half of the bet, setting the price the Philistines will pay if they fail the task. Should they be unable to provide the solution, they must give him thirty linen sheets and thirty sets of clothing.

Meeting the challenge with absolute confidence, the Philistines readily accept the terms. They urge Samson to present his puzzle so they can hear it [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Their response is a simple and direct request for him to state the riddle, phrased with extra clarity to confirm they are ready to begin [מצודת דוד].