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Sacred Texts: Ancient Near East

The Philistines: Chapter IV. The Culture of the Philistines: II. Their Organization

Ancient Near East ArchaeologyBiblical PeoplesPhilistine HistorySea Peoples

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From the time when the Philistines first appear in their Palestinian territory they are governed by Lords, ṣerānīm, each of whom has domination in one of the five chief cities, but who act in council together for the common good of the nation. They seem, indeed, to engage personally in duties which an Oriental monarch would certainly delegate to a messenger. They negotiate with Delilah.

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