Samson
Samson in the Bible — son of Manoah (JDG 13:24), who killed a thousand men with the jawbone of a donkey (JDG 15:15). Samson belonged to the tribe of Dan. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “his sun; his service; there the second time”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Dan
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
A Nazirite judge of Israel who possessed extraordinary strength from the Lord. Samson judged Israel for twenty years during Philistine oppression. Despite his strength, he struggled with moral weakness, particularly regarding women. His relationship with Delilah led to the revelation of his strength's source, resulting in his capture. In his death, Samson killed more Philistines than during his life.
Significance
Samson demonstrates that God's calling and gifts don't depend on human perfection, yet sin has consequences. His final act shows that God can use even our failures for His purposes.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- שִׁמְשׁוֹן
- Transliteration
- shiməshon
- Meaning
- little one of Shemesh or strong
- Greek
- Σαμψων
- Reference
- JDG 13:24
- Strong's
- H8123
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Notes
judge of Israel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Samson in the Bible?
Samson is described in the Bible as son of Manoah (JDG 13:24), who killed a thousand men with the jawbone of a donkey (JDG 15:15). Samson belonged to the tribe of Dan.
What does the name Samson mean?
The name Samson means “his sun; his service; there the second time” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.