The History of the Bible

Ep.115 The Philistines

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In this episode, we dive deep into the mysterious people known as the Philistines — one of Israel’s greatest and most persistent rivals. Where did they come from? Were they truly the crude warriors we often imagine, or was there more to their story?

We’ll uncover their origins, their connection to the Sea Peoples, and how they built one of the most advanced and artistic cultures along the Mediterranean coast. From iron weapons to fortified cities, their influence reshaped the ancient world — and forever changed Israel’s history.

 

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Highlights

  • The Origin of the Philistines

  • The Connection to the Sea Peoples

  • Iron Weapons and the Fall of the Bronze Age

  • The Five Cities of Philistia

  • Art, Architecture, and Aegean Influence

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    Episode’s Sources

    1. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philistine
    2. https://armstronginstitute.org/30-uncovering-the-bibles-buried-civilizations-the-philistines
    3. https://biblehub.com/exodus/13-17.htm
    4. https://www.worldhistory.org/Sea_Peoples/
    5. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ancient-dna-sheds-new-light-biblical-philistines-180972561/
    6. https://thewitness.org/who-were-the-philistines/
    7. https://armstronginstitute.org/1015-israels-philistine-foes

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