Samson (/ ˈ s æ m s ən /; Hebrew: שִׁמְשׁוֹן Šīmšōn [1] "man of the sun") [2] [a] was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one …

Feb 21, 2025 · Samson, legendary Israelite warrior and judge, or divinely inspired leader, renowned for the prodigious strength that he derived from his uncut hair. He is portrayed in the …

Jul 16, 2024 · Samson, a legendary Israelite warrior and judge from the tribe of Dan, was renowned for his extraordinary physical strength, which he attributed to his Nazirite vow of …

Samson is the biblical Hercules, a man of super-human strength who nonetheless could not escape tragedy. Samson’s story is found in the Book of Judges chapters 13-16. He is the last …

Samson, who appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, was an exceptionally strong hero of the Israelites of the ancient Near East. According to the story, an angel visited Samson's parents …

Mar 9, 2022 · Samson was one of the last judges in the Hebrew Book of Judges who arose as a leader of the Jews when they settled in Canaan. He was a Nazirite, known for his incredible …

Samson is the final judge in the Book of Judges, which describes the leaders of Israel after the death of Joshua, Moses’s successor, and before the monarchy, beginning with Kings Saul and …

The story of Samson begins with the Philistines harassing those who lived in the southern part of ancient Israel. The Philistines were a warlike people, some of which were tall and strong (e.g. …

SAMSON săm’ sən (שִׁמְשֹׁ֑ון; LXX Σαμψών, G4907, meaning debated; sunny, sun’s man or sun’s child have been proposed). Judge and hero of Israel famous for his prodigious strength …

Samson is a standout character from the Bible. Known for his remarkable strength, he was chosen by God to free Israel from the control of the Philistines.