Late 7th Century BC
The Philistines were a significant sea-faring people known for their conflicts with Israel throughout the Old Testament. They worshiped deities such as Dagon and were known for their five-city confederation.
During this period, the Neo-Babylonian Empire was rising to power under Nebuchadnezzar II, threatening the smaller states in the region, including the Philistines.
The Philistine cities, including Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ashdod, were located along the coastal plain of the Mediterranean Sea, in what is now modern-day Israel and the Gaza Strip.
The Philistines were known for their warrior culture and conflicts with neighboring nations, including Israel. Their society was organized around city-states, each ruled by its own king.
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