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Ashdod, Azotus

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Ashdod was one of the five most important cities of the Philistines. It was located in southwestern Canaan near the Mediterranean Sea, halfway between the cities of Gaza and Joppa.

  • The temple of the Philistine's false god Dagon was located in Ashdod.
  • One time the Philistines stole the ark of the covenant and took it to the city of Ashdod and placed it in their temple. God severely punished them until they gave it back to the Israelites.
  • The Greek name for this city was Azotus. It was one of the cities where the evangelist, Philip preached the gospel.