She said the only other images of Samson in synagogues are at one nearby place in the Galilee known as Wadi Hamam , where Samson is seen `` smiting '' the Philistines with the jawbone of an ass . The ancient synagogue is in Israel 's Galilee region . Samson is a well-known Bible figure . Comment: It was built by the Philistines, who were enemies of the Israelites and had been expelled from Canaan after their defeat at the hands of King David ( see also Joshua ). Another shows a Hebrew inscription .
The ancient synagogue is in Israel 's Galilee region . Samson is a well-known Bible figure . Comment: It was built by the Philistines, who were enemies of the Israelites and had been expelled from Canaan after their defeat at the hands of King David ( see also Joshua ). Another shows a Hebrew inscription .