Samson

Samson, whose name means “man of the sun” or “strong man”) was a judge of Israel, described in the Hebrew Bible in the Book of Judges, chapters 13-16. He is known for his exceptional strength and his eventual downfall due to his relationship...

The Book of Judges

The Book of Judges is the 7th book of the Bible. It was written around 1045-1000 BC, and its authorship is traditionally attributed to the prophet Samuel, although this is not explicitly mentioned in the text. The book is named Judges because it recounts the stories...