Samson

Samson is an Israelite judge in the Book of Judges, famed for extraordinary strength and conflict with the Philistines. His story centers on his Nazirite vow, his relationship with Delilah, and his final act against a Philistine temple.

Samson and the lion: A biblical episode in which Samson kills a lion with his bare hands. The encounter first displays the extraordinary strength associated with Samson.
Book of Judges: A biblical book recounting Israel’s leaders and crises between the settlement in Canaan and the monarchy. It is the narrative source for Samson’s life and deeds.
Hebrew Bible: The collection of ancient Jewish scriptures that forms the first major part of the Christian Bible. Samson’s narrative is part of this scriptural collection.
Samson Agonistes: A dramatic poem by John Milton, published in 1671, retelling Samson’s final days in a classical tragic form. Milton makes Samson’s imprisonment and final act the center of a theological tragedy.
Samson's riddle: A riddle Samson poses to Philistine wedding guests, based on his encounter with a lion and a swarm of bees. Its wager turns a private feat into a conflict with the Philistines.
Judge (biblical figure): A leader in the Book of Judges who delivers or governs Israelites during a period of crisis. Samson belongs to the book’s succession of judges, though his story differs from many others.
Hebrew literature: Literature composed in the Hebrew language, including biblical narrative, poetry, and later works. The Samson story uses motifs and narrative patterns found in biblical Hebrew storytelling.
Samson and Delilah (film): A 1949 biblical epic film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr. The film turned Samson’s relationship with Delilah into a major popular retelling.
Samson and Delilah: The biblical episode in which Delilah persuades Samson to disclose the source of his strength. This betrayal leads directly to Samson’s capture and blinding.
Philistines: An ancient people who settled along the southern coast of Canaan and frequently fought with Israel. Their rule and conflict with Israel define the setting of Samson’s exploits.

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