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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Philistine</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/philistine.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/13-17.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/philistine.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Philistine</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/philistim.htm" title="Philistim">◄</a> Philistine <a href="/topical/p/philistine_army.htm" title="Philistine Army">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Philistines were an ancient people who played a significant role in the history of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament. They are often depicted as one of Israel's most formidable adversaries. The Philistines are believed to have originated from the Aegean region, possibly as part of the Sea Peoples who migrated to the eastern Mediterranean around the 12th century BC. They settled along the coastal plain of Canaan, establishing a confederation of five major cities: Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, and Gath (<a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Joshua 13:3</a>). Cultural and Religious Practices The Philistines were known for their advanced skills in metallurgy and warfare, which gave them a technological advantage over the Israelites. They worshiped a pantheon of gods, with Dagon being one of the most prominent deities. The Philistine religion and culture often clashed with the monotheistic beliefs of the Israelites, leading to numerous conflicts. Biblical Conflicts The Philistines are frequently mentioned in the Bible as adversaries of Israel. One of the earliest encounters is during the time of the Judges, when Samson, a judge of Israel, fought against them. Samson's exploits, including his destruction of the Philistine temple of Dagon, are detailed in <a href="/bsb/judges/13.htm">Judges 13-16</a>. The Philistines are also known for capturing the Ark of the Covenant, which led to a series of calamities for them until they returned it to Israel (1 Samuel 4-6). The most famous Philistine in the Bible is Goliath, a giant warrior defeated by the young David with a sling and a stone (1 Samuel 17). This victory was pivotal in establishing David's reputation and eventual rise to kingship. Philistine Influence and Decline The Philistines exerted considerable influence over the Israelites during the early monarchy. King Saul and King David both engaged in numerous battles with them. David's military campaigns eventually subdued the Philistines, reducing their threat to Israel (<a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a>). Despite their initial dominance, the Philistines gradually declined in power. By the time of the Babylonian conquest in the 6th century BC, the Philistines had lost much of their influence and were eventually assimilated into other cultures. Archaeological Evidence Archaeological discoveries have provided insight into Philistine culture and their interactions with the Israelites. Excavations at sites like Ashkelon and Ekron have uncovered artifacts that reveal their advanced craftsmanship and distinct cultural identity. These findings corroborate the biblical narrative of the Philistines as a significant presence in the region during the Iron Age. Legacy The Philistines are often remembered in the Bible as a symbol of opposition to God's people. Their interactions with Israel highlight themes of faith, divine intervention, and the struggle between paganism and the worship of Yahweh. The term "Philistine" has also entered the broader cultural lexicon, often used to describe someone who is perceived as uncultured or indifferent to the arts, reflecting the historical enmity between the Philistines and the Israelites.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) A materialistic person who disdains intellectual values; originally, a native ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.2. (n.) A bailiff.3. (n.) A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests.4. (a.) of or pertaining to the Philistines.5. (a.) Uncultured; commonplace.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/108.htm">108. Azotos -- Azotus (ie Ashdod), a Philistine city</a> ... Azotus (ie Ashdod), a Philistine city. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Azotos Phonetic Spelling: (ad'-zo-tos) Short Definition: Azotus, Ashdod ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/108.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1048.htm">1048. Gaza -- Gaza, a Philistine city</a> ... Gaza, a Philistine city. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Gaza Phonetic Spelling: (gad'-zah) Short Definition: Gaza Definition: Gaza, an old town ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1048.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5593.htm">5593. Saph -- a Philistine</a> ... Saph. 5594 . a Philistine. Transliteration: Saph Phonetic Spelling: (saf) Short Definition: Saph. ... Saph. The same as caph; Saph, a Philistine -- Saph. ... /hebrew/5593.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1555.htm">1555. Golyath -- a Philistine giant</a> ... 1554, 1555. Golyath. 1556 . a Philistine giant. Transliteration: Golyath Phonetic Spelling: (gol-yath') Short Definition: Goliath. ... /hebrew/1555.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5598.htm">5598. Sippay -- a Philistine</a> ... a Philistine. Transliteration: Sippay Phonetic Spelling: (sip-pah'-ee) Short Definition: Sippai. ... Sippai. From caph; bason-like; Sippai, a Philistine -- Sippai. ... /hebrew/5598.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/40.htm">40. Abimelek -- "father is king," a Philistine name, also an ...</a> ... "father is king," a Philistine name, also an Israelite name. Transliteration: Abimelek Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-mel'-ek) Short Definition: Abimelech. ... /hebrew/40.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm">1661. Gath -- "wine press," a Philistine city</a> ... "wine press," a Philistine city. Transliteration: Gath Phonetic Spelling: (gath) Short Definition: Gath. ... Gath. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city -- Gath. ... /hebrew/1661.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4582.htm">4582. Maok -- a Philistine</a> ... Maok. 4583 . a Philistine. Transliteration: Maok Phonetic Spelling: (maw-oke') Short Definition: Maoch. ... Maoch. From ma'ak; oppressed; Maok, a Philistine -- Maoch ... /hebrew/4582.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1807.htm">1807. Delilah -- Philistine mistress of Samson</a> ... 1806, 1807. Delilah. 1808 . Philistine mistress of Samson. Transliteration: Delilah Phonetic Spelling: (del-ee-law') Short Definition: Delilah. ... /hebrew/1807.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3430.htm">3430. Yishbo Benob -- "his dwelling (is) in Nob," a Philistine</a> ... Yishbo Benob. 3431 . "his dwelling (is) in Nob," a Philistine. Transliteration: Yishbo Benob Phonetic Spelling: (yish-bo'beh-nobe) Short Definition: Ishbi-benob ... /hebrew/3430.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2996.htm">2996. Yabneh -- "he causes to build," a Philistine city</a> ... 2995, 2996. Yabneh. 2997 . "he causes to build," a Philistine city. Transliteration: Yabneh Phonetic Spelling: (yab-neh') Short Definition: Jabneh. ... /hebrew/2996.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6138.htm">6138. Eqron -- a Philistine city</a> ... 6137, 6138. Eqron. 6139 . a Philistine city. Transliteration: Eqron Phonetic Spelling: (ek-rone') Short Definition: Ekron. Word ... /hebrew/6138.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/davids_victory_over_the_giant.htm">David's victory Over the Giant</a> ... Am I not a Philistine and you servants of Saul? ... When Saul and all the Israelites heard these words of the Philistine, they were terrified. ... /.../sherman/the childrens bible/davids victory over the giant.htm<a href="/library/lathbury/childs_story_of_the_bible/chapter_xx_the_power_of.htm">The Power of a Pebble.</a> ... Out of the Philistine camp a giant came one day, Goliath of Gath. ... "Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with the Philistine.". ... /.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xx the power of.htm<a href="/library/champness/broken_bread/xxxiv_how_david_prevailed.htm">How David Prevailed.</a> ... "So David prevailed over the Philistine!""1 Samuel 17:50. ... When shall we, like David, say, "THY SERVANT WILL GO AND FIGHT WITH THIS PHILISTINE?". ... //christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxxiv how david prevailed.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_bright_dawn_of_a.htm">The Bright Dawn of a Reign</a> ... The last stage of David's wanderings had brought him to Ziklag, a Philistine city. ... The Philistine invasion had torn away all the northern territory. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the bright dawn of a.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_victory_of_unarmed_faith.htm">The victory of Unarmed Faith</a> ... 'And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.33. And Saul ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the victory of unarmed faith.htm<a href="/library/marshall/the_wonder_book_of_bible_stories/the_story_of_samson_the.htm">The Story of Samson, the Strong Man</a> ... land of the Philistines. There he saw a young Philistine woman whom he loved, and wished to have as his wife. His father and mother ... /.../marshall/the wonder book of bible stories/the story of samson the.htm<a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_old_testament/david_and_goliath.htm">David and Goliath.</a> ... The Lord which delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine." David trusted ... /.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/david and goliath.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_ark_of_the_house.htm">The Ark of the House of Obed-Edom</a> ... carried it and set it in insolent triumph in the Temple of Dagon, as if to proclaim that the Jehovah of Israel was the conquered prisoner of the Philistine god ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the ark of the house.htm<a href="/library/marshall/the_wonder_book_of_bible_stories/the_story_of_david_the.htm">The Story of David, the Shepherd Boy</a> ... "I am a Philistine, and you are servants of Saul. ... Forty days the camps stood against each other, and the Philistine giant continued his call. ... /.../marshall/the wonder book of bible stories/the story of david the.htm<a href="/library/anonymous/children_of_the_old_testament/david_the_shepherd_youth.htm">David the Shepherd Youth.</a> ... The fighting between King Saul and the Philistine tribes, who lived near the seacoast, never ceased; for the Philistines had made up their minds to make the ... /.../anonymous/children of the old testament/david the shepherd youth.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/philistine.htm">Philistine (63 Occurrences)</a> ... 5. (a.) Uncultured; commonplace. Multi-Version Concordance Philistine (63 Occurrences). ... Am I not a Philistine, and you servants to Saul? ... /p/philistine.htm - 29k<a href="/topical/p/philistine's.htm">Philistine's (4 Occurrences)</a> ...Philistine's (4 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 17:11 And when Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. (See NIV) ... /p/philistine's.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/r/ranks.htm">Ranks (34 Occurrences)</a> ... am not I the Philistine, and ye servants of Saul? choose for yourselves a man, and let him come down to me. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... /r/ranks.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/r/reproached.htm">Reproached (27 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Samuel 17:10 And the Philistine saith, 'I have reproached the ranks of Israel this day; give to me a man, and we fight together.' (YLT). ... /r/reproached.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath (6 Occurrences)</a> ... go-li'-ath (golyath; Goliath): (1) The giant of Gath, and champion of the Philistine army (1 Samuel 17:4-23; 1 Samuel 21:9; 1 Samuel 22:10 2 Samuel 21:19 1 ... /g/goliath.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/s/sling.htm">Sling (11 Occurrences)</a> ... With a sling and a stone David smote the Philistine giant (1 Samuel 17:40, 49). ... His sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine. ... /s/sling.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/d/draweth.htm">Draweth (52 Occurrences)</a> ... house?' (YLT). 1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine draweth nigh, morning and evening, and stationeth himself forty days. (YLT). 1 Samuel ... /d/draweth.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/t/taunted.htm">Taunted (18 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Samuel 17:26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach ... /t/taunted.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech (63 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary My father a king, or father of a king, a common name of the Philistine kings, as "Pharaoh" was of the Egyptian kings. ... /a/abimelech.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/l/leather.htm">Leather (34 Occurrences)</a> ... them in a bag such as is used by sheep-keepers; and in his hand was a leather band used for sending stones: and so he went in the direction of the Philistine. ... /l/leather.htm - 17k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Philistines.html">Who were the Philistines? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-David.html">Who was David in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Ziklag-in-the-Bible.html">What is the significance of Ziklag in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/philistine.htm">Philistine: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Philistine (63 Occurrences)<a href="/exodus/13-17.htm">Exodus 13:17</a> It happened, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God didn't lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, "Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and they return to Egypt;" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Joshua 13:3</a> from the Shihor, which is before Egypt, even to the border of Ekron northward, which is counted as Canaanite; the five lords of the Philistines; the Gazites, and the Ashdodites, the Ashkelonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avvim, (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Judges 14:1</a> Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/14-2.htm">Judges 14:2</a> He came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, "I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me as wife." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/6-1.htm">1 Samuel 6:1</a> The ark of Yahweh was in the country of the Philistines seven months. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/6-4.htm">1 Samuel 6:4</a> Then they said, "What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him?" They said, "Five golden tumors, and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines; for one plague was on you all, and on your lords. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/6-18.htm">1 Samuel 6:18</a> and the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities of the Philistines belonging to the five lords, both of fortified cities and of country villages, even to the great stone, whereon they set down the ark of Yahweh, which stone remains to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth Shemesh. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a> "After that you shall come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall happen, when you have come there to the city, that you shall meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tambourine, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying: (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">1 Samuel 13:3</a> Jonathan struck the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba: and the Philistines heard of it. Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, "Let the Hebrews hear!" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/13-4.htm">1 Samuel 13:4</a> All Israel heard that Saul had struck the garrison of the Philistines, and also that Israel was had in abomination with the Philistines. The people were gathered together after Saul to Gilgal. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">1 Samuel 13:17</a> The spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned to the way that leads to Ophrah, to the land of Shual; (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">1 Samuel 14:1</a> Now it fell on a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side." But he didn't tell his father. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4</a> Between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistines' garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side, and a rocky crag on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">1 Samuel 14:11</a> Both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, "Behold, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they had hidden themselves!" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-19.htm">1 Samuel 14:19</a> It happened, while Saul talked to the priest, that the tumult that was in the camp of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said to the priest, "Withdraw your hand!" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4</a> There went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8</a> He stood and cried to the armies of Israel, and said to them, "Why have you come out to set your battle in array? Am I not a Philistine, and you servants to Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10</a> The Philistine said, "I defy the armies of Israel this day! Give me a man, that we may fight together!" (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">1 Samuel 17:11</a> When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16</a> The Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23</a> As he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a> David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, "What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32</a> David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm">1 Samuel 17:33</a> Saul said to David, "You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36</a> Your servant struck both the lion and the bear. This uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, since he has defied the armies of the living God." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David said, "Yahweh who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine." Saul said to David, "Go; and Yahweh shall be with you." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40</a> He took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet. His sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">1 Samuel 17:41</a> The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">1 Samuel 17:42</a> When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">1 Samuel 17:43</a> The Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?" The Philistine cursed David by his gods. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">1 Samuel 17:44</a> The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals of the field." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a> Then said David to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">1 Samuel 17:46</a> Today, Yahweh will deliver you into my hand. I will strike you, and take your head from off you. I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky, and to the wild animals of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48</a> It happened, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49</a> David put his hand in his bag, took a stone, and slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50</a> So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine, and killed him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51</a> Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of its sheath, and killed him, and cut off his head therewith. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">1 Samuel 17:54</a> David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">1 Samuel 17:55</a> When Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the army, "Abner, whose son is this youth?" Abner said, "As your soul lives, O king, I can't tell." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">1 Samuel 17:57</a> As David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6</a> It happened as they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tambourines, with joy, and with instruments of music. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a> Saul said, "You shall tell David,'The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a> for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9</a> The priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it; for there is no other except that here." David said, "There is none like that. Give it to me." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/22-10.htm">1 Samuel 22:10</a> He inquired of Yahweh for him, gave him food, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">1 Samuel 23:3</a> David's men said to him, "Behold, we are afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/27-7.htm">1 Samuel 27:7</a> The number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">1 Samuel 27:11</a> David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring them to Gath, saying, "Lest they should tell of us, saying,'So did David, and so has been his manner all the while he has lived in the country of the Philistines.'" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/28-5.htm">1 Samuel 28:5</a> When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7</a> Therefore now return, and go in peace, that you not displease the lords of the Philistines." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">1 Samuel 29:9</a> Achish answered David, "I know that you are good in my sight, as an angel of God. Notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said,'He shall not go up with us to the battle.' (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">2 Samuel 3:14</a> David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul's son, saying, "Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I pledged to be married to me for one hundred foreskins of the Philistines." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">2 Samuel 5:24</a> It shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then you shall stir yourself up; for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">2 Samuel 21:17</a> But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, "You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you don't quench the lamp of Israel." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">2 Samuel 23:14</a> David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16</a> The three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27</a> Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha struck him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel were laying siege to Gibbethon. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">1 Kings 16:15</a> In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. Now the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">1 Chronicles 11:16</a> David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18</a> The three broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh, (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">1 Chronicles 14:15</a> It shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then you shall go out to battle; for God has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/14-16.htm">1 Chronicles 14:16</a> David did as God commanded him: and they struck the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19</a> Those of the South will possess the mountain of Esau, and those of the lowland, the Philistines. They will possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria. Benjamin will possess Gilead. 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