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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.
* 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.
* King David often led battles against the Philistines, including the time as a youth when he defeated the Philistine warrior, Goliath.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names ))
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(See also: [[../other/ashdod.md]], [[../other/ashkelon.md]], [[../other/david.md]], [[../other/ekron.md]], [[../other/gath.md]], [[../other/gaza.md]], [[../other/goliath.md]], [[../other/saltsea.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Chronicles 18:9-11 ](en/tn/1ch/help/18/09 )
* [1 Samuel 13:3-4 ](en/tn/1sa/help/13/03 )
* [2 Chronicles 09:25-26 ](en/tn/2ch/help/09/25 )
* [Genesis 10:11-14 ](en/tn/gen/help/10/11 )
* [Psalm 056:1-2 ](en/tn/psa/help/56/01 )