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Samson
שמשון he
Judge of ancient Israel, known for wielding supernatural strength (Judges)
- Child of Manoah and wife of Manoah
- Traditionally 1118 BCE – 1078 BCE
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Roles and affiliation
Holding an office is not parentage and not discipleship.
Offices held 1
- Dates unrecorded biblical judge
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Succession in office 1
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