Samson and Delilah Resources
Free online resources based on the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah. This story can be found in the Bible in the book of Judges. See below for links to sermons, stories and entertaining sites for this story.
Some time later he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek (Grapes). Her name was Delilah. The Philistine tyrants approached her and said, “Seduce him. Discover what’s behind his great strength and how we can tie him up and humble him. Each man’s company will give you a hundred shekels of silver.”
So Delilah said to Samson, “Tell me, dear, the secret of your great strength, and how you can be tied up and humbled.” — Judges 16:4-6 <The Message>
Samson and Delilah Summary
Samson’s faith made him the strongest man alive. He destroyed an entire army with a jawbone of a donkey and carried off the gates of a fortified city with his bare hands. But all his strength made him powerless to see through the lies of Delilah.
Samson could have been an wonderful story of victory through faith. Instead, its a story of wasted potential. There is a lot to learn from Samson. Maybe that is why his story has so fascinated countless generations who have studied his life.
Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other, Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived. — Judges 16:28-30 <NIV>
Read Samson and Delilah’s Story in five popular translations – AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:
Samson – Key Events In His Life
Judges 13:1-25 – The prediction and birth of Samson.
Judges 14:1-20 – Samson’s wedding riddle.
Judges 15:1-20 – Samson attacks the Philistines.
Judges 16:1-3 – Samson carries off the gates of Gaza.
Judges 16:4-21 – Samson is betrayed by Delilah.
Judges 16:23-31 – Samson’s final victory over the Philistines.
Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about Samson and Delilah.
Children’s Bible Stories – Scriptures and Adaptations on Samson and Delilah’s Story
The Story of Samson and Delilah – Retelling the story of Samson and Delilah. Includes key concepts for discussion.
Children’s Stories – Original Fiction Based on Samson and Delilah’s Story
Samson & Dakota – A story about a dog named Dakota who befriends Samson in prison – a parable about friendship.
Children’s Activities, Crafts, Coloring Pages, Music, Plays & Poetry for the Samson and Delilah’s Story
Samson Kills a Lion – Coloring page
Samson: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow – A play best for youth or adults
Sam the Man – A contemporary version of Samson and Delilah
Children’s Sermons & Lessons on Samson and Delilah
Samson – A Kids Bible Lesson based on the story of Samson from Sharon Children’s Ministries
Samson & Dakota – A lesson based on the Animal Parable Bible Story, Samson & Dakota
Samson and Delilah – Preschool Sunday school lesson ideas
Devotions, Discussions & Sermons and Other Resources About Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah – Teaching resources for Samson and Delilah from MSSSCrafts.com
Samson – Additional resources on the Samson story
Samson & Delilah – Bible Lessons from Gracethrufaith.com – Children’s Stories For Adults
Samson – International Bible Studies – Samson – Be Faithful Lesson
Samson – A lesson on Marriage based on Samson’s story from Gospel Gazette
Who were the Philistines? – Brief overview from the Jewish Encyclopedia
Who were the Philistines? – An article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The Philistines – Origin and history of the Philistines
Samson – A secular look at the Samson and Delilah story
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