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Samson's death is a warning

Samson brings the roof down on himself and the Philistines. But his story sits at the end of Judges, among antiheroes, not beside Deborah and Jael.

Placement signals judgment.

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Like most of his deeds, his death signals things gone wrong.

Bible reference: Judges 16:23–31

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 398

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