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Philistines
Philistines A non-Semitic people, originally a group of the SEA PEOPLES, who settled in southern PALESTINE in the 12th century BC. Having established five cities – Ashdod, Askelon, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza – they gained control of land and sea routes and proved a formidable enemy to the Israelites, inflicting defeats on Samson and Saul. King DAVID, however, gained decisive revenge (c.1000 BC) and from then on Philistine power declined until they were assimilated with the CANAANITES.
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"Philistines." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Philistines." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Philistines.html "Philistines." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Philistines.html |
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Ashdod
Ashdod A town under Philistine control to which the Ark of the Covenant was temporarily taken (1 Sam. 5: 6). Its walls were demolished by Uzziah, king of Judah (783–742 BCE) and later it was captured by the Assyrians. In the Maccabean period it was known as Azotus.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Ashdod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Ashdod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Ashdod.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Ashdod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Ashdod.html |
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