''Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong came something sweet.'' This riddle was explained first to Samson's
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This riddle was first explained to Samson's wife. Samson, a biblical figure, had posed this riddle to his wedding guests, promising them a reward if they could solve it. The riddle refers to a lion that Samson had killed, and later, bees had made a hive inside its carcass, producing honey. Samson's wife found out the answer from him and told it to the guests, resulting in Samson losing the bet. This story is recorded in the book of Judges, chapter 14, in the Bible.