Who Were the Philistines?
The Philistines were a race of people who lived mainly along the Mediterranean
coast near the ancient Israelites. Their primary cities were Gaza, Ashkelon,
Ashdod, Ekron and Gath.
They were fierce warriors with superior iron-working skills and frequently
fought with the Israelites. During the time of Israel's judges, they at
times conquered the Israelites and required them to pay tribute. In Ezekiel
25:15-17 we find a prophecy of God punishing the Philistines because of
their hatred and spiteful hearts toward the Israelites.
From the ancient name of their country, Philistia, comes the modern name
of Palestine. It is possible that some of the Palestinians today are descendants
of the Philistines.
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