# put out his eyes "removed his eyes" # down to Gaza They brought Samson to Gaza which is lower in elevation than his home. # bound him with bronze shackles "chained him with bronze shackles" or "tied him up using bronze shackles" # shackles locks on the end of chains that hold a prisoner at his feet or hands, or both # turned the millstone "pulled the millstone around in a circle" # millstone A large animal usually pulls the millstone around in a circle to crush grain. The Philistines humiliate Samson here.