Ashkelon – One of the Five Mighty Philistine Cities
The Philistines seek to rule the same land the Israelites believe God has given to them. This creates a rivalry that will go on for a few centuries. The fate of Israel seems very precarious when their first king—and his crown prince—die at the hands of the Philistines. Let’s visit the impressive remains of one of the Philistine cities to catch a sense of how intimidating they must have been.
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