Samson
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SAMSON
Son of Manoah; Danite judge. Birth announced; to be a Nazirite (Jdg 13). Rashly married a Philistine; posed a riddle (Jdg 14). Took revenge on Philistines: set fire to fields; killed 1,000 with donkey’s jawbone (Jdg 15). Married Delilah; was betrayed (16:4-21). Slaughter in Dagon’s temple (16:23-30; Heb 11:32-34).