A long time ago, in Israel, there lived a couple who couldn't have children. One day, an angel of God appeared to the wife and told her she would have a very special baby. This boy would be named Samson.

The angel explained that Samson would be a Nazirite, someone set apart for God from birth. Because of this, he should never cut his hair. His long hair would be a sign of his promise to God and the strength God would give him.