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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.

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(See also: Ashdod, Ashkelon, David, Ekron, Gath, Gaza, Goliath, Salt Sea)