Samson's Family
Who were Samson's parents?
Manoah and his wife (Samson’s mother is unnamed).
Who first saw the angel of the Lord?
Samson’s mother.
Who was the strongest man in the Bible, known for his incredible feats of strength?
Samson.
What was the main role of a Judge in Israel?
To lead and deliver Israel from oppression.
How many commandments did God give to Moses?
10.
Where did Samson’s parents live?
Zorah, in the tribe of Dan.
What did the angel tell Manoah and his wife about their son?
That he would be a Nazirite and begin to save Israel from the Philistines.
Who killed a giant with a sling and a stone?
David.
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Deborah.
How many times did Joshua's army march around Jericho on the last day before the walls fell?
7 times on the last day.
What special instructions did Samson’s mother receive about raising him?
She was told not to drink wine or eat anything unclean, and no razor should touch his head.
What did Manoah offer to the angel as a sacrifice?
A young goat (as a burnt offering to the Lord).
Which prophet led the people of Israel out of Egypt?
Moses.
Which judge defeated the Midianites with only 300 men?
Gideon.
How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
40 years.
What was Samson’s mission as given by God before his birth?
To begin delivering Israel from the Philistines.
How did Manoah realize the visitor was an angel?
When the angel ascended in the flame of the offering.
Who was the queen who saved her people from destruction?
Esther.
Who made a rash vow to sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house?
Jephthah.
How many sons did Jacob (Israel) have?
12.
What vow was Samson to keep his whole life?
The Nazirite vow.
What did Manoah think would happen after seeing the angel of the Lord?
He thought he and his wife would die, as they had seen God.
Who was known as the "father of many nations"?
Abraham.
What was the name of the left-handed judge who killed the Moabite king Eglon?
Ehud.
How many books are there in the Old Testament?
39.