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Eshkalonites, The
The Eshkalonites were the inhabitants of Ashkelon, one of the chief Philistine cities on the Mediterranean coast.
Definition
The Eshkalonites were the inhabitants of Ashkelon, one of the chief Philistine cities.
Biblical Usage
They are mentioned in the territorial description of the Philistines in Joshua 13:3.
Historical Background
Their name derives from Ashkelon, a Philistine city on the Mediterranean coast.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Joshua 13:3) [Ashkelon, Askelon]