Samson in rabbinic literature x. 13), was a member of that clan (comp. I Chronicles iv. 3). The name "Samson" is derived from "shemesh" ("sun"), so that Samson bore the name of God, who is also "a sun and shield" (Psalm lxxxiv. 12 [A. V. 11]); and as God protected Israel, so did Samson watch over it in his generation, judging the people even as did God. Samson's strength was divinely derived (Sotah 10a); and he further resembled God in requiring neither aid nor help (Genesis Rabba xcviii. 18). In the blessings which Jacob pronounced on the tribe of Dan (Genesis xlix. 16-17) he
Cultural references to Samson Manson of Garbage fame recently recorded a cover of "Samson & Delilah" for the TV show "" Season Two premiere episode which is also called "Samson & Delilah". Indie-rock artist Boy in a Jar has a song called "Six Thieves" that heavily references the story of Samson. The album "Birds of Prey" by Godley and Creme features a song "Samson" with references to Delilah. The song "My Defenses Are Down" from the musical "Annie Get Your Gun" contains the line, "Like Samson, without his hair". The Pixies' song "Gouge Away" is based on Samson's story. Leonard Cohen wrote the song