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Philistine is now known as Israel today. It is also called Palestine. It was Palestine in Jesus' day as well; it is not commonly known that Jesus was a first century Palestinian.
Answer:With all due respect, the answer above is inaccurate, if not entirely incorrect. The region occupied by the biblical Philistines is roughly equivalent to the modern-day Gaza Strip.
"Modern day Israel became a state after Britain withdrew from Palestine in 1948."
(Bible Atlas and companion,pg 8)
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How do you use Philistine in a sentence?
I am philistine.
What is the name of philistine prime minister?
prime minister of philistine
What race was goliath from the Bible?
Goliath was a Philistine. (Specfically, he was from the city of Gath, a Philistine city-state.)
How can the word philistine be used in a sentence?
Will the Trojan defeat the Philistine in battle today?
What is the Greek word for Philistine?
Τhe greek word for Philistine is "Φιλισταίος" (feeleesteos).
Can you use the word philistine in a sentence?
I find it disappointing that some consider classic literature to be outdated and irrelevant, dismissing it as philistine.
What is philistine in a sentence?
The term "philistine" refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. Example: Despite living in a city known for its museums and theaters, he proudly declared himself a philistine with no interest in the cultural scene.
Is there a prefix or suffix in Philistine?
Yes, there is a suffix in "Philistine." The suffix "-ine" typically denotes nationality or origin, as in the case of "Philistine" pertaining to the ancient people who lived in Philistia.
What was the nationality of goliath?
Goliath the giant was a nine foot soldier in the Philistine army.So his nationalty is Philistine.
What was the philistine city home of Goliath called?
Goliath was from Gath, a Philistine city.
Who is a philistine?
Today no one is. That tribe no longer exists However philistine has come to mean different things. Mainly uneducated. So anyone that needs to ask what 'philistine' means is a philistine
What is a major Philistine city?
The 5 main cities of Philistine were Ashdod, Ekron, Ashkelon, Gaza, and Gath.
