Philistines
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Abraham made converts among the Philistines, becoming a revered spiritual leader in Palestine and leaving a legacy of faith in God. 93:9.4
Abraham and Lot chose a hilly fastness near Salem to defend against constantly raiding Philistines. 93:5.6
The Philistines' victory over Saul at Gilboa diminished Yahweh's standing among the Canaanite gods. 97:9.6
During their stay in Joppa, Jesus met Gadiah, a Philistine interpreter who worked for Simon the tanner, bringing great and liberating enlightenment through their discussions on good and evil. (130:1.1,5)
The Hebrews learned the alphabet from Philistines, leading to a delay in the development of their written language until about 900 B.C. 74:8.9
David built up a divine kingdom through defeating the Philistines and assuming collection of caravan tariffs. 97:9.11-15
The Hebrews learned the alphabet from the Philistine political refugees from Crete, resulting in various creation stories circulating before turning to the Mesopotamian version post-Babylonian captivity. 74:8.9
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Treaty 93:9.4 — Gn 21:22-32.
- Superstitions 93:9.4 — Gn 22:1-2.
- Return to Hebron 93:9.4 — Gn 23:2,17-20.
- Obtained Isaac a wife 93:9.4 — Gn 24:2-4,9; Gn 24:36-38,51.
- Abraham's death 93:9.4 — Gn 25:8.
- Abram arrives 93:5.6 — Gn 12:8.
- Ritual errors 97:9.6 — 1 Sam 28:18.
- Annointed King of Israel 97:9.11 — 2 Sam 5:3.
- Jerusalem 97:9.11 — 2 Sam 5:6-9.
- Philistine attack 97:9.11 — 2 Sam 5:17-25.
- David's victory 97:9.11 — 2 Sam 5:6-9.
- Lord God of Hosts 97:9.11 — 2 Sam 5:10.
Where it appears
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