Samson

Judge of Israel renowned for his extraordinary strength, listed among the great military leaders endowed with heavenly power.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

• II. The Richness of the Old Testament — Listed among great military leaders endowed with heavenly strength

  "how much greater were Samson, Gideon, David, Saul, the Maccabees, and Joshua"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

• Sacred Chronology — The war and destruction of Troy occurred in the time of Samson and Eli

  "which occurred in the time of Samson and the high priest Eli"