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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

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Where did samson and delilah live?

Samson's family lived in Zorah, which was in the foothills west of Jerusalem, near Philistine territory, in the lowlands that separated the Philistine plain from the hill country of Judah. Once Samson grew up, he decided to disobey God and marry a Philistine woman from Timnah, a town on the northwest border of Judah. The whole Samson and Delilah saga happened in the Valley of Sorek, another Philistine territory.


Who died when he was hit on the forehead by a stone from a sling?

The person who died when hit on the forehead by a stone from a sling was Goliath, as recounted in the biblical story of David and Goliath. Goliath was a Philistine giant who was defeated by the young shepherd David using a sling and a stone.


What tribe was Goliath from?

He was a Philistine, which are of the people Casluhim (Genesis 10:14) which people group are cousins of the Amorites, and the Canaanites. He is said in 2 Samuel to be a Gittite which is apparently one of the families of the Philistine people, perhaps a city out of which they came originally.They are not Jewish by any relation, and so therefore not of any of the tribes of Israel.


Who was the leader of the Philistines?

The leader of the Philistines was usually referred to as a king or ruler. One of the most famous Philistine kings was Goliath, who was defeated by the biblical figure David.


Who had six toes in the bible?

See 2 Samuel 21:19-20. Some traditional commentaries say that the two verses are both talking about Goliath the Philistine, while others say that verse 20 is talking about one of Goliath's brothers. It is verse 20 which mentions the Philistine who had twenty-four fingers and toes, but does not name him explicitly.

Related Questions

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.


What is a major Philistine city?

The 5 main cities of Philistine were Ashdod, Ekron, Ashkelon, Gaza, and Gath.


Sitting of the story?

in philistine