The Chorus discusses Samson's background and describes his various military accomplishments: Ran on embattled armies clad in iron, And, weaponless himself, Made arms ridiculous, useless the forgery Of brazen shield and spear, the hammered cuirass, Chalybean-tempered steel, and frock of mail Adamantean proof; ...
Kuoro käsittelee Samson taustaa ja kuvailee hänen sotasaavutuksiaan: Ran on embattled armies clad in iron,  And, weaponless himself,  Made arms ridiculous, useless the forgery  Of brazen shield and spear, the hammered cuirass, Chalybean-tempered steel, and frock of mail  Adamantean proof;  ...