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21: Samuel: The Destruction of the Temple at Shiloh
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This episode focuses on Chapter 4 of the Book of Samuel, introducing the Philistines and their conflict with Israel.
The Philistines were ancient tribes who arrived on Israel's coast around the 12th century BCE.
Initially, they settled in coastal cities of Israel, but gradually they moved inland. This shift led to wars with the Israelites over farmland and water sources.
Chapter 4 describes a severe battle where the Philistines defeated Israel, destroyed the temple at Shiloh, and captured the Ark of the Covenant.
The Philistines took the Ark to Dagon's (their supreme god) temple in Ashdod. Still, according to the biblical narrative, the God of Israel prevailed over Dagon and afflicted the Philistines with plagues.
After seven months, they returned the Ark to Israel, though they continued to attack Israelite settlements.
This episode notes that while the Philistines left numerous archaeological artifacts indicating a sophisticated culture, they eventually disappeared from history.
However, during the period described in the Book of Samuel, they were at the height of their power and significantly influenced the ancient Near East.
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Manage episode 445166279 series 3539654
This episode focuses on Chapter 4 of the Book of Samuel, introducing the Philistines and their conflict with Israel.
The Philistines were ancient tribes who arrived on Israel's coast around the 12th century BCE.
Initially, they settled in coastal cities of Israel, but gradually they moved inland. This shift led to wars with the Israelites over farmland and water sources.
Chapter 4 describes a severe battle where the Philistines defeated Israel, destroyed the temple at Shiloh, and captured the Ark of the Covenant.
The Philistines took the Ark to Dagon's (their supreme god) temple in Ashdod. Still, according to the biblical narrative, the God of Israel prevailed over Dagon and afflicted the Philistines with plagues.
After seven months, they returned the Ark to Israel, though they continued to attack Israelite settlements.
This episode notes that while the Philistines left numerous archaeological artifacts indicating a sophisticated culture, they eventually disappeared from history.
However, during the period described in the Book of Samuel, they were at the height of their power and significantly influenced the ancient Near East.
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