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Where was Samson when he died?


Jerusalem
Timnah
Delilah's house
Philistine temple

Find this question in our The Book of Judges Bible Quiz

The answer is: Philistine temple

Judges 16:23-27

Samson’s demise in the Philistine temple is a powerful and dramatic conclusion to his tumultuous life, as recounted in the Book of Judges. Picture the scene: Samson, his strength fading, blind and shackled, is brought before the crowd to entertain them. The temple of Dagon becomes the stage of his tragic end. While many think of this as merely a cautionary tale about disobedience and downfall, it also serves as an emblem of redemption.

In his final moments, Samson regains his strength and offers a furious prayer to the Almighty, asking for the strength to avenge his own blinding and humiliation. It's fascinating to note that performance-induced amnesia is such a human experience, where triumph and service intersect with personal vulnerability. His destruction of the temple pillars symbolizes the idea of furniture rock - how destruction can be linked to rebirth, much like how everything must fall apart to start anew.

Interestingly, this moment echoes themes in other parts of scripture regarding sacrifice. Samson’s act of pulling down the pillars mirrors how certain figures in biblical literature offer themselves up for a larger purpose. Noah's immense flood or even the trials faced by Job highlight this intertwining of suffering with eventual triumph. So in Samson's last moment, we observe not just vengeance but a transformative power derived from deep regret and the profound potential for reconciliation.

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Samson loved Delilah so much that she persuaded him to tell her what?

Where the Ark of God was
How many Philistines he had killed
The secret of his strength
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What did Samson later find in the lion that he killed?

Milk
Bread
Water
Honey

Who was the father of Samson?

Manoah
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To what tribe did Samson belong?

Levi
Reuben
Dan
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What animal did Samson kill on his way to Timnah?

Lion
Ox
Goat
Sheep

What did Samson find in the carcass of the animal he had killed at a later time?

Honey
Flies
Bread
A bird's nest

How many companions did the Philistines give to Samson at the feast in Timnah?

40
10
30
20

What was Samson's offer of reward if the Philistines could solve his riddle?

Silver
Sheep
Clothing
Land

How did the Philistines discover the answer to Samson's riddle?

They threatened to kill him
It was revealed to them by God in a dream
They threatened Samson's bride
They stumbled across the answer while out walking

To which city did Samson go down to and kill 30 men?

Timnah
Gaza
Jerusalem
Ashkelon