The site where Samson slaughtered many Philistines is known as the temple of Dagon in Gaza, as described in the biblical story in the Book of Judges.
a letter from Gaza
The story of Samson and Delilah can be found in the book called Judges.
Samson is in the Bible book of Judges, chapters 13 through 16.
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The setting of "Letter from Gaza" by Ghassan Kanafani is the Gaza Strip in Palestine. The story depicts the struggles and experiences of Palestinian refugees living in Gaza after being displaced due to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
The story of Samson begins at Judges 13. The Bible does not say how much hair, if any, Samson had when he was born. Samson may or may not have been an historical figure.
Samson is to his hair. Like how David used a sling to defeat Goliath, Samson's strength came from his long hair, as described in the biblical story of Samson and Delilah.
The name of Samson's donkey is not known. The story of Samson happens in the book of Joshua in the Bible.
That was Delilah. The story is found in Judges 16.
In the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, Samson's wine symbolizes his weakness and vulnerability. It represents how his indulgence in alcohol led to his downfall and betrayal by Delilah. The wine serves as a metaphor for the temptations and distractions that can lead individuals astray from their true purpose and strength.
Samson in Hebrew means Israelite leader.