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Samson was the son of Manoah, a Danite from Zorah. He was born a Nazirite and became a Judge in Israel, taking the lead in saving Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.(Judges 13:1-5, 24; 16:17)(Judges 15:20; 16:29-31; Hebrews 11:32-34).

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Samson is in the Book of Judges because he was a Judge.

It is important to note that the concept of a Judge in the Book of Judges is not the same as the modern concept of Judge who sits in a court and hears cases. A Book of Judges Judge is closer to being a Generalissimo and Arbiter than a modern Judge.

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The angel of God announced that Samson would be a leader (Judges ch.13).

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The angel of God announced that Samson would be a leader (Judges ch.13).See also the Related Link.

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What is the name of the last judge in the book of judge?

Samson


Who was the next to last judge of Israel?

Samson


Why Samson was a good judge?

Samson was considered a good judge in the Bible because he delivered the Israelites from their enemies, the Philistines, through his immense physical strength and devotion to God. Despite his personal flaws, Samson's leadership brought victories to the Israelites and ensured their freedom during his time as judge.


Who was Samson the Nazerite?

Samson was a judge from the Bible times. Read Judges 13-16 for more info


Who is the most famous judge in the bible?

Shimshon (Samson).


Was Samson a king?

There is no 'King Samson' in the Bible. Samson, a Danite from Zorah, was a judge in Israel and a Nazirite from birth.(Judges 13:1-5, 24)


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According to traditional chronology, he judged in the 10th century BCE.


Who lead israel for 20 years as a judge in the days of the philistines?

samson :) lol your welcome


How is a county judge chosen?

breanne


Which judge was betrayed to the philistines by a women?

Samson was betrayed to the Philistines by Delilah, a woman who had been bribed by them to discover the secret of his strength. She cut his hair, the source of his power, leading to his capture and eventual death.


How long did samson stay in prison?

"Samson judged over Israel for 40 years." Actually in Judges 15 it is said that he was judge over Israel for 20 years.


Who lived first Samson or king David?

Judge Samson comes earlier in the Bible than King David.