The Saga of Samson
Judges 13–16
5 profiles tagged The Saga of Samson.
Delilah
Woman in the Valley of Sorek who discovered the secret of Samson's strength
A woman from the Valley of Sorek who entered a relationship with Samson and ultimately discovered the secret of his strength for the Philistine lords.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Manoah
father of the judge Samson who received a divine visitation
A man of the tribe of Dan and the father of Samson, who received a divine visitation announcing the birth of a son who would begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines.
Samson
Judge of Israel who possessed supernatural strength and fought the Philistines
A judge of Israel endowed with supernatural strength by the LORD to initiate the deliverance of his people from Philistine oppression.