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# Philistines #
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## Facts: ##
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The Philistines were a people group who occupied a region known as Philistia​ along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Their name means "people of the sea."
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* There were five main Philistine cities: Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.
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* The city of Ashdod was in the northern part of Philistia, and the city of Gaza was in the southern part.
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* The Philistines are probably best known for the many years they were at war against the Israelites.
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* The judge Samson was a famous warrior against the Philistines, using supernatural strength from God.
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* King David often led battles against the Philistines, including the time as a youth when he defeated the Philistine warrior, Goliath.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [ashdod](../other/ashdod.md) **·** [ashkelon](../other/ashkelon.md) **·** [david](../other/david.md) **·** [ekron](../other/ekron.md) **·** [gath](../other/gath.md) **·** [gaza](../other/gaza.md) **·** [goliath](../other/goliath.md) **·** [saltsea](../other/saltsea.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 18:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/18/09)
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* [1 Samuel 13:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/13/03)
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* [2 Chronicles 09:25-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/09/25)
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* [Genesis 10:11-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/10/11)
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* [Psalm 056:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/056/001)
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