Philistines

People • Iron Age

The Philistines were a coastal people living in cities such as Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. They were major enemies of Israel during the period of the Judges, Saul, and David.

Related: Goliath, Achish, David

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4, 2 Samuel 5:17