# Philistines #

## Facts: ##

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."

* There were five main Philistine cities: Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.
* 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.
* 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))

(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]])

## 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)