son of Manoah, of the Judges
Jud 13:24; Jud 14:1; Jud 15:7; Jud 30
---"A life of Contrasts"
Separated as a Nazarite
Jud 13:5; Jud 16:17
--yet tampering with evil associations
Jud 14:1-3
Spiritual at times
Jud 13:25; Jud 15:14
--yet under the power of carnal appetites
Jud 16:1-4
Childish in his plans
Jud 15:4
--yet courageous in battle
Jud 15:11-14
Mighty in physical strength
Jud 14
--yet weak in resisting temptation
Jud 16:15-17
His sad end
Jud 16:30