Samson In Rabbinic Literature
Allusions in rabbinic literature to the Biblical character Samson, the ancient Israelite hero who fought the Philistines with supernatural strength, contain various expansions, elaborations and inferences beyond what is presented in the text of the Bible itself.
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... Samson's shoulders were sixty ells broad ... Samson's eyes were put out because he had "followed them" too often (Soṭah l.c.) ... When Samson was thirsty (comp ...
... Samson's shoulders were sixty ells broad ... Samson's eyes were put out because he had "followed them" too often (Soṭah l.c.) ... When Samson was thirsty (comp ...
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