Samson was chosen and appointed by God for a special purpose—to judge Israel and to save them from Philistine oppression. Throughout the Bible, the Philistines were the chief enemies of Israel. Time and time again, God would deliver Israel out of their hand by raising up leaders like Samson to do it. Samson’s life is hallmarked by some rather magnificent events. God powerfully used Samson to wreak havoc on the Philistines. Yet, Samson’s life was hardly problem-free!