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Who Was Samson in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Samson was the strong man of Israel.
Set apart as a Nazarite from birth, Samson had great strength from God and fought the Philistines. Delilah discovered his strength was tied to his uncut hair, and he was captured and blinded. In his final act he pushed down the pillars of the Philistine temple.
Key verse
And Samson called unto the LORD , and said, O Lord GOD , remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.Judges 16:28 (KJV)
Where to read about Samson
Judges 13–16
Quick quiz
1. Who betrayed Samson to the Philistines?
Delilah.
2. What vow was Samson under?
The Nazarite vow.
3. What did Samson push down at the end of his life?
The two middle pillars of the Philistines’ house (Judges 16:29–30).