Both Testaments · Major figure
Samson
A Nazirite judge of Israel empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver his people from Philistine oppression.
Samson was a judge set apart as a Nazirite from birth, known for his immense physical strength granted by the Spirit of the Lord. His life was marked by a cycle of personal failures and divine interventions against the Philistines, culminating in his final act of sacrifice. Despite his moral inconsistencies, he is recognized in Hebrews 11 as a man of faith who served God's purpose in delivering Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 38
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Judges 13:24
- Last appears
- Hebrews 11:32
Where Samson appears
38 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Jephthah26 versesA Gileadite warrior and judge who delivered Israel from the Ammonites after making a rash vow.
- Barak14 versesAn Israelite commander who led the army against Sisera under the direction of the prophetess Deborah.
- Gideon50 versesA judge of Israel called by God to deliver the people from Midianite oppression with a small army.
- Manoah14 versesA Danite from Zorah who was the father of Samson and received instructions from the Angel of the Lord.
- Delilah6 versesA Philistine woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistine lords by discovering the secret of his strength.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
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