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Samson

A judge of Israel of legendary strength, whose life shows both God’s power and the cost of compromise.

Set apart as a Nazirite from birth, Samson had extraordinary strength to deliver Israel from the Philistines. Yet his impulses and relationship with Delilah led to his downfall.

Betrayed and blinded, Samson prayed once more, and God gave him strength for a final act against Israel’s enemies.

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Judges 16:28 “Then Samson called out to the LORD: “O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.””

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.