Who Were the Philistines and the REAL Reason God Never Let Israel Destroy Them
The Philistines were a seafaring people from the Aegean region (likely Crete) who settled the southern coastal plain of Canaan around 1200 BC, forming a confederation of five city-states: Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, and Gath. They were known for their superior iron weaponry, advanced metallurgy, and warlike culture, making them the primary military adversary of …
