Perhaps you are familiar with the story of Samson. Maybe when you hear the name Samson you think of long hair or his love affair with Delilah. If the story of Samson is familiar or not it is found in the Book of Judges starting in chapter thirteen. Act 1 The Birth of Samson (Judges 13:2-5) This is the beginning of the story of Samson. Before he is even born his is given a job description. Samson is to deliver the Israelites from the hands of the Philistines. By the way the name Samson in Hebrew means “light”. Samson is to be a light that leads the Israelite people to victory over the Philistines. The Philistines are a formidable opponent due to their large navy, horse drawn chariots and enhanced armaments. Because of these advantages the Philistines have been able to invade some of the territories claimed by the Israelites as they settle into the Promised Land. Keep in mind that the story of Samson occurs before Israel has a King. Without a King there is no organized centr...
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