The Life of Samson Quiz for Kids Flashcards

#1

What special promise was made to Samson before he was born?

📖 Judges 13:3-5

#2

What did Samson tear apart with his bare hands?

📖 Judges 14:5-6

#3

Who was Samson's first wife?

📖 Judges 14:1-3

#4

How many Philistines did Samson kill with the jawbone of a donkey?

📖 Judges 15:15-16

#5

What was the secret to Samson's incredible strength?

📖 Judges 16:17

#6

Who tricked Samson into revealing the secret of his strength?

📖 Judges 16:4-17

#7

What did the Philistines do to Samson after they captured him?

📖 Judges 16:21

#8

Where did Samson's hair begin to grow back?

📖 Judges 16:22

#2

A lion

The Bible tells us that Samson encountered a young lion and tore it apart with his bare hands as easily as he would tear a young goat.

Judges 14:5-6

#1

His hair would never be cut and he would be dedicated to God

An angel told Samson's mother that he would be a Nazirite, meaning his hair must never be cut, and he would be set apart for God's service.

Judges 13:3-5

#4

1,000

Using only the jawbone of a donkey, Samson killed one thousand Philistines in a single battle, showing the extent of his divine strength.

Judges 15:15-16

#3

A woman from Timnah

Samson married a woman from the town of Timnah, though the Bible does not give her name. This marriage ended tragically during the wedding celebrations.

Judges 14:1-3

#6

Delilah

Delilah, a woman Samson loved, repeatedly tricked him into telling lies about his strength until he finally revealed that his power came from his uncut hair.

Judges 16:4-17

#5

His uncut hair

Samson's strength came from his Nazirite vow, which included never cutting his hair. His long hair was a sign of his dedication to God and the source of his power.

Judges 16:17

#8

While he was grinding grain in prison

While imprisoned and grinding grain, Samson's hair began to grow back, which meant his strength was returning as well.

Judges 16:22

#7

Put out his eyes and made him grind grain

After the Philistines captured Samson, they blinded him and forced him to work grinding grain in prison, removing his hair and removing his strength.

Judges 16:21

#9

What did Samson do when he was brought to the temple to entertain the Philistines?

📖 Judges 16:25-30

#10

For how many years did Samson judge Israel?

📖 Judges 15:20

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#10

20 years

The Bible tells us that Samson judged Israel for twenty years during the time when the Philistines ruled over the land.

Judges 15:20

#9

He pushed down the pillars, bringing the building down on everyone inside

Samson positioned himself between the main pillars of the temple and pushed them down with his restored strength, killing himself and thousands of Philistines at their celebration.

Judges 16:25-30

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