Who was Samson?
Q: Who was Samson?
A: Samson is the third to last Judge of the ancient Children of Israel mentioned in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud.
Q: In which books is Samson mentioned?
A: Samson is described in the Book of Judges chapters 13 to 16 and in Josephus's Antiquities of the Jews.
Q: What is Samson known for?
A: Samson is known for being given great strength by God to use against those who do not like him and to do great things that regular people cannot do.
Q: Can you name some of the great things that Samson did?
A: Samson killed a lion with his bare hands, defeated a whole army with only a donkey's jawbone to fight with, and made a temple fall down.
Q: Where is Samson believed to be buried?
A: Samson is believed to have been buried in Tel Thora in Israel above the Sore valley.
Q: What is located near Samson's grave?
A: Nearby stands Manoah's altar, as mentioned in Judges 13:19-24.
Q: Where is Samson's grave located?
A: Samson's grave is located between the cities of Zora and Osthol.
