SAMSON

SAMSON: son of Manoah, of the Judges Jud 13:24; 14:1; 15:7; 16:20,30 ---"A life of Contrasts" Separated as a Nazarite Jud 13:5; 16:17 --yet tampering with evil associations Jud 14:1-3 Spiritual at times Jud 13:25; 15:14 --yet under the power of carnal appetites Jud 16:1-4 Childish in his plans Jud 15:4 --yet courageous in battle Jud 15:11-14 Mighty in physical strength Jud 16:3,9,12,14 --yet weak in resisting temptation Jud 16:15-17 His sad end Jud 16:30