Samson

Samson
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bible verse

Judges 13:24

meaning

It came from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu’el), meaning “name of God” or “God has heard”. According to the Old Testament, Samuel was a prophet who went from place to place to urge people to repent. He was also a judge who gave advice to the nation as well as individuals, and anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel.

gender

Male

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