Samson

Samson

삼손

Biblical

Biblical - Old Testament

"Strongman Judge, Nazirite of God"

Personality Traits

Strong Nazirite Flawed Tragic Redeemed

About

Samson was the strongest man who ever lived, a Nazirite dedicated to God from birth whose legendary strength lay in his uncut hair. He judged Israel for twenty years, single-handedly battling the Philistines who oppressed his people.

His feats were superhuman: he tore a lion apart with bare hands, slew a thousand Philistines with a donkey's jawbone, and carried away the gates of Gaza on his shoulders. Yet his weakness for women, especially Delilah, led to his downfall.

Samson represents the tragedy of squandered gifts—great strength brought low by moral weakness, yet ultimately redeemed in one final act of faith.

Famous Story

Blind and chained between the pillars of the Philistine temple, Samson prayed for strength one last time. 'Let me die with the Philistines,' he cried, and pushed against the pillars. The temple collapsed, killing more enemies in his death than in all his life.

If You Match

Your features carry the raw power of Samson. There is tremendous strength in your appearance—the look of one gifted with extraordinary abilities, called to use them for a purpose greater than self.

Also Known As

Shimshon The Strongman