Philistines: People of the Sea

Of all the enemies of Israel mentioned in Scripture, none feature more prominently than the Philistines. While they are most visible during the period of the late judges and early kings, the Philistines were present in the land of Canaan from the time of the patriarchs all the way to the Babylonian captivity—a span of about 1500 years! But despite their familiarity, some things about these people might come as a surprise. This month we’ll take a look at the unexpected origins of the Philistines...