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Nazirite judge
Samson
Judges · c. 1075 BC
Life
Set apart from birth as a Nazirite. Possessed superhuman strength while loyal to his vow. Fell through Delilah and died destroying more Philistines in death than in life.
Riddles, strength, betrayal, repentance — the strongest weak man in the Bible.
Key Facts
- Lion & honey riddle
- Killed 1000 with jawbone
- Delilah cut his hair
- Pulled down temple of Dagon
Why this matters
Tragic example of squandered gifting; still listed in faith's hall of fame.