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Ashkelon
Facts:
In Bible times, Ashkelon was a major Philistine city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It still exists in Israel today.
- Ashkelon was one of the five most important Philistine cities, along with Ashdod, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.
- The Israelites did not completely conquer the people of Ashkelon, even though the kingdom of Judah occupied its hill country.
- Ashkelon remained occupied by the Philistines for hundreds of years.
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(See also: Ashdod, Canaan, Ekron, Gath, Gaza, Philistines, Mediterranean)
Bible References:
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- Strong's: H831