Samson

Samson was a Nazarite, a child given to God to fulfill a special purpose. However, Samson was often willful and hot-tempered and struggled to obey God's will. Tempted by a Philistine woman, named Delilah, he gives away the secret to his great strength — his long hair — and becomes weak and blind after he is shorn while sleeping and the Philistines attack him. He turns humbly to God, promising obedience once again, and with new God-endowed strength, he is able to defeat the Philistines.

Kids and Sunday School Resources

Projects and Activities

Delilah Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about Delilah written specifically for 9-13 year old children.
Manoah and His Wife Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about Manoah and his wife written specifically for 3-8 year old children.
Manoah and His Wife Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about Manoah and his wife written specifically for 9-13 year old children.

Fun and Games

Break the Code - Samson's Strength - Use the code to discover how Samson lost his strength
Find the Judges - A word search puzzle of the judges names
Key Question - Samson - How many pieces of silver did each Philistine 'lord' offer as a reward for the capture of Samson
Some Stats About Samson - Use your Bibles to find the answers to several questions about Samson
The Strongest Man in Israel - Read the story of Samson and then find your way through the maze of Samson's hair
Which Town Is It? - Write the first letter of each object then unscramble the letters to find out which town Samson visited
Your Spiritual Strength - Samson was known for his incredible strength. Write examples of how you show your spiritual strength.

Read a Story

Samson
Read Judges 13 - 16

Long and Strong (younger children)
Samson and Delilah (younger children)
Shep and Lily Talk about Samson (younger children)
How Samson Came to His Death (older children/teens)
Samson and Delilah (older children/teens)
Samson Angers the Philistines (older children/teens)
Samson Chooses a Wife (older children/teens)
Samson Dies (older children/teens)
Samson's Birth Is Announced (older children/teens)
The Story of a Strong Man Who Judged Israel (older children/teens)
Discussion Questions

Adult and Teen Resources

Bible Characters — Bible Study

Delilah - Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she is able to find out why Samson is so strong.
Manoah and His Wife - Manoah belongs to the tribe of Dan. His wife is unable to have children. Then an angel appears to Manoah's wife and tells her that she will become pregnant and give birth to a son. Samson is the son of Manoah and his wife.

Books of the Bible — Bible Study

Judges