Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Samson (Shimshon) - שִׁמְשׁוֹן Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning The name "samson" seems to be derived from the word "שֶׁמֶשׁ" (shemesh, "sun"). History Samson was the last judge of Israel. He fought against the Philistines. Citation "And the woman bare a son and called his name Samson, and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him." Judges 13, 24 Categories Cosmological Names

Samson (Shimshon) - שִׁמְשׁוֹן

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