“Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?

The Poetry of John Milton 25/09/2021

A. In “Samson,” Harapha is Samson’s enemy, but he is not in “Judges.”
B. In “Samson,” Samson is a Jew, but he is not in “Judges.”
C. In “Samson,” Samson marries the Woman of Timnah, but not in “Judges.”
D. In “Samson,” Samson never worships Dagon, but he does in “Judges.”

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