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Ashdod, Azotus

Facts:

Ashdod was one of the five most important cities of the Philistines. It was located in southwestern Canaan near the Mediterranean Sea, halfway between the cities of Gaza and Joppa.

  • The temple of the Philistine's false god Dagon was located in Ashdod.
  • God severely punished the people of Ashdod when the Philistines stole the ark of the covenant and put it in the pagan temple at Ashdod.
  • The Greek name for this city was Azotus. It was one of the cities where the evangelist Philip preached the gospel.

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(See also: Ekron, Gath, Gaza, Joppa, Philip, Philistines)

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Word Data:

  • Strong's: H795, G108