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Dagon is a Philistine 'fish god' mentioned in the Scripture and can be easily googled:
New King James Version (NKJV)
2When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon[a]and set it by Dagon.
3And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the earth before the ark of theLord
. So they took Dagon and set it in its place again.
4And when they arose early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the ground before the ark of theLord
. The head of Dagon and both the palms of its handswerebroken off on the threshold; only Dagon’storso[b]was left of it.
5Therefore neither the priests of Dagon nor any who come into Dagon’s house tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day.
Footnotes:- 1 Samuel 5:2A Philistine idol
- 1 Samuel 5:4Following Septuagint, Syriac, Targum, and Vulgate; Masoretic Text readsDagon.
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Who are the Philistine deities?
Dagon and Ashterah were the two mentioned in the Bible
What temple did Samson bring down in the bible?
The temple of Dagon. Judges 16
What is the Main god of the Philistines?
The only named in the Bible, which is one of the few sources of information about the Philistines, is Dagon. His appearance is not described but it is suspected that he was a sort of sea monster.
What book of the bible is dagon and asteroth?
Dagon and Ashtaroth are two of the gods of the nations near Israel. Dagon occurs mainly in 1 Samuel Chap. 5 Ashtaroth occurs mainly in 1 Samuel Chaps. 7,12 & 31
Where in the Old Testament do the false gods fall to the floor?
A:There is a well known story that Abraham perceived that his father's idols had no power, so he smashed all but one of them to the floor to prove his point. This story is not from the Bible, but is a Jewish midrash from the Common Era. It's called "guilding the lily" when the story we have is not good enough so we embellish it beyond recognition. Bruce Feiler (Abraham) says that probably less than one per cent of the stories told about Abraham appear in the Bible, with an explosion of detail beginning to appear in Jewish tradition from the third century BCE onwards. Answer:1 Samuel 5:1-5 - Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the temple of Dagon and set it by Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the earth before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and set it in its place again. And when they arose early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the ground before the ark of the Lord. The head of Dagon and both the palms of its hands were broken off on the threshold; only Dagon's torso was left of it. Therefore neither the priests of Dagon nor any who come into Dagon's house tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day. [NKJV]
What is the history of the god dagon of the philistines?
Dagon was a major deity of the Philistines, often associated with agriculture and fertility, particularly as a grain god. His worship is evidenced in ancient texts, including the Hebrew Bible, where he is mentioned in the story of Samson and the capture of the Ark of the Covenant. Archaeological findings, such as those from the ancient city of Ashdod, suggest Dagon had a prominent temple and was depicted as a half-fish, half-man figure. Over time, Dagon's significance waned with the rise of monotheistic worship in the region, particularly with the spread of Judaism.
What holy object was placed in the temple of dagon causing him to fall to the ground?
The Ark of the Covenant was placed in the temple of Dagon, causing the statue of Dagon to fall and break into pieces. This event is recounted in the biblical story of the Ark being captured by the Philistines.
What is the earliest known story of a mermaid?
The God of the ancient Phoenicians was Dagon, a half man half fish diety.
What is the population of East Dagon Township?
The population of South Dagon Township is 185,000.
When was Dagon - novel - created?
Dagon - novel - was created in 1968.
When was Gérard Dagon born?
Gérard Dagon was born in 1936.
When did Gérard Dagon die?
Gérard Dagon died in 2011.
